Occupational Summary
An individual with academic credentials but without a doctorate and not a degree candidate. Assists faculty members in research programs by participating in the research directly or in organizing a program under which the research is carried out. This classification is administered on Campus through the Office of the Provost and in the Medical Center through the Office of the Chancellor for Health Affairs. It is not subject to the Wage and Salary system.
Work Performed
The Associate in Research will carry out mammalian and bacterial cell culture, nanomaterial characterization, and biological characterization. They will work to maintain a clean and safe lab space.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
A B.S. in Physics or Chemistry is required.
Experience
Prior experience with excitable cells is necessary.
Skills
Skills in neuroscience, physical and biological characterization, and basic lab safety are necessary. Strong scientific writing and presenting skills are preferred.
This job description intends to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Essential Physical Job Functions
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