Research Associate 1, GAB

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CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Research Associate 1, GAB supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
2. Participates in the publication of significant results.
3. Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
4. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
5. Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
6. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
7. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
8. Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
9. Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:
No previous experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Department Specific Functions

• Review, update and develop quality documents used in laboratory activities including but not limited to: Technical data sheets, process sheets, work sheets, work instructions, standard operating procedures, training forms and procedures, summary tables.
• Follow the quality system and ISO 17025 requirements as delegated or as applicable based on laboratory activities conducted.
• Reviews and validates the requirements of test methods used in laboratory activities including standard and non-standard test methods, ensuring the necessary data and observations are recorded. Perform internal checks and calibrations of instrumentation as needed.
• Performs sampling of test samples as needed based on applicable requirements.
• Advises on regulations and guidelines related to equipment maintenance, as necessary.
• Applies standard operating procedures and follows relevant documentation for compliance with internal policies and laboratory regulations/guidelines.
• Advises on technical procedures, techniques, and equipment, and maintain conformance with specific operational standards.
• Coordinate workflow of experimental test projects, scheduling and setting priorities.
• Maintains updated the daily progress of research projects and other laboratory activities.
• Reviews and organizes technical data generated from testing activities.
• Reviews and updates technical documents to meet standard test requirements.
• Support SML manager with technical and administrative activities pertaining ISO 17025: 2017 accreditation requirements.
• Ensures con