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Chapman University School of Pharmacy · 1 month ago

Research Associate, Limited Term

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$70K/yr - $77K/yr

5+ years exp

Chapman University School of Pharmacy is seeking a Research Associate for a full-time position. The role involves conducting advanced laboratory-based research, overseeing lab operations, training students, and preparing research findings for publication and grant proposals.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform independent research studying the regulation of growth, genetics and molecular biology of bacteria

Plan, perform, direct and analyze scientific experiments on the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance

Present the lab’s findings at meetings

Write up our findings for publication in the scientific literature

Prepare progress reports for funding agencies; prepare proposals for grant funding – Independently design research studies, interpret experimental data, and troubleshoot complex scientific problems

Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and present research findings at scientific meetings and conferences

Prepare progress reports for funding agencies and contribute to the development of grant proposals

Maintain current knowledge of appropriate scientific literature and emerging methodologies relevant to the lab’s research program

Oversee the day to day operations of the lab’s facilities (purchasing, equipment, radiation safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), etc), maintenance of lab strain and genetic construct collections

Recognizes and investigates experimentally important issues in the regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes

Train and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in laboratory techniques, safety practices, and experimental design

Support general lab management, documentation, and process improvement initiatives

Perform additional related tasks as assigned

Qualification

Molecular biology techniquesBiochemical techniquesCas9 strain constructionGrant writingProteomicsMetabolomicsEnzyme kineticsRNA biologyData analysis softwareScientific communicationMentoring students

Required

Master's degree required; PhD strongly preferred in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, or a closely related field

Specialty Scientific Skill Requirement: Complex molecular biology and biochemical techniques

Independent experimental design and scientific interpretation

Required experience with cas9 strain construction, proteomics, metabolomics, enzyme kinetics, RNA biology, etc

Working knowledge of operation and maintenance of standard equipment for studying microbial physiology genetics and molecular biology

Ability to evaluate resource needs and appropriately request/order additional resources as needed

Ability to innovatively meet required needs with available resources

Ability to interpret and apply departmental laboratory policies, regulations, and procedures

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

5-year minimum experience in cas9-based strain construction, metabolomics, proteomics, enzyme kinetics, RNA biology and microbial persistence analyses

3-year minimum experience in grant writing

3-year minimum experience in overseeing molecular biological lab