Research Associate 1, MS

09-Feb-2024

Internal Medicine- Cardiology

86608BR

University Job Title

Research Associate 1, MS

Bargaining Unit

None – Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Research Associate 1 MS (22)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research Res Support, Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

300 George Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Position Focus:

The newly launched Hattie Chung Lab at the Yale School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Center pioneers experimental and computational methods to study the principles of cellular heterogeneity that underlie tissue function in health and disease. We pioneer single-cell and spatial genomics technologies to study how the coordination of cell signaling across time and space impacts tissue function. Our applications span ovarian aging, cardiovascular disease, neurovascular interactions, and drug response. For more information, please visit www.hattiechunglab.bio.

The candidate will support numerous scientific projects. Responsibilities include participating in the design and execution of experiments; analyzing, recording, and organizing data from the experiments; presenting and sharing results to colleagues and to the PI. Technical responsibilities include standard molecular biology (PCR), immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, and animal experiments. Contributions will be appropriately recognized by authorship on publications. Additional responsibilities include tracking and ordering laboratory supplies, maintaining a thorough understanding of laboratory safety regulations and procedures, and managing animal protocols. Opportunities for career development include training staff and students, managing finances, and interfacing with collaborating laboratories. We seek candidates who bring innovative thinking to operational challenges and are committed to a culture of respect, collegiality, and professionalism.

Essential Duties

1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority. 2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning 3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly. 4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning. 6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory. 7. Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Demonstrated ability with one or more of the following molecular biology techniques: molecular biology techniques (PCR and cloning), tissue culture, flow cytometry, western blotting, next-generation sequencing, single-cell sequencing, immunohistochemistry.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Demonstrated with handling animal models including mice. Familiarity with injections and tissue harvest is preferred.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Familiarity with microscopy.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to write scientific reports and prepare presentations.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Ability to train students.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and 2-3 years of experience working in a laboratory setting.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

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https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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