Principal Investigator, Dr. Mustafa Khokha, MD, is looking for a Research Associate III to join the team! The Khokha Lab uses Xenopus, a frog model, to understand the molecular mechanisms that drive birth defects. The Research Associate will be responsible for managing the aquatics that house a colony of frogs which includes caring for adult frogs as well as rearing tadpoles to adulthood.

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.

What are the 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
• Frog experience strongly preferred!