Principal Investigator, David Traver, PhD, is looking for a Research Associate III to join the team! The Traver Lab uses zebrafish to understand the molecular and cellular bases of how blood stem cells are formed during development. The Research Associate will be responsible for managing the aquatics facility that houses our fish, which includes caring for adult animals as well as rearing embryo to adulthood.

This position has room for growth, as a new, state-of-the-art zebrafish facility to accommodate several research laboratories will be constructed over the next few years!

Under general guidance, the Administrative Research Associate III works closely with PI, providing technical and/or administrative support in large or multi-project oriented labs. May be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities, and provide administrative leadership, and/or technical expertise. May develop hypothesis and assist in planning steps for the investigative process. Will review and remain current on literature as it relates to clinical/research study. Coordinates all lab and/or clinical activities, including but not limited to, budgetary/financial compliance, preparation of grant proposals, and creating independent presentations. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

What are the Primary Duties & Responsibilities?

• Provides miscellaneous clinical/research support (ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, troubleshooting, etc.).
• Organizes clinical/research trials in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and sponsor and/or funding source.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Analyzes data and prepares scientific findings for publication as author or co-author.
• May make independent presentations.
• May provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network.
• Leads and trains Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellow, lower level Research Associates, and other related support staff and may be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities.
• Orients new Research Fellows and/or Research Scientists to day-to-day lab operations and procedures.

Department-Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversees animal health monitoring and routine sentinel testing/reporting
• Oversees maintenance and cryopreservation of lines; Ensures AAALAC and IACUC compliance
• Schedules annual preventative maintenance and repair service for all equipment in the facility;
• Assists in hiring of animal care technicians; Develops and enforces quarantine SOPs.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors in Science in related field required
• Three (3) years of research laboratory experience required
• Two (2) years of experience in research specialty preferred
• Zebrafish experience strongly preferred