Principal Investigator, Dr. Mustafa Khokha, MD, is looking for a Research Associate IV (Lab Manager) 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 Research Associate IV manages all lab activities including financial management (preparation of and compliance with grant proposals), human resource management and general administration. Responsible for compliance with safety standards and procedures for working with hazardous materials and equipment. May be co-author or author of publications and make independent presentations. Will 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. May be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities as Laboratory Manager, and provide administrative leadership, and/or technical expertise May perform the duties of the Research Associate I, II, or III, and must have a thorough understanding of laboratory and research functions. Will supervise and train other Research Laboratory Assistants and Research Associates. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

What are the Primary Duties and Responsibilities?

• Participates in project planning, troubleshooting and execution of clinical/research projects.
• 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.
• Analyzes data and participates in the preparation of scientific findings for publication as author or co-author and presents independent presentations.
• Assists in preparation of grant proposals, publications and presentations.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Researches, develops and implements new laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Shares in lab manager responsibilities.
• Supervises and trains new lab members, Research Lab Assistants, Research Associates, and Research Fellows. Orients new individuals to the day-to-day operations and laboratory procedures.
• May provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science related field required
• Five (5) years of research laboratory experience required. Four (4) years of research specialty experience preferred.
• Previous experience with basic science / animal laboratory research, including xenopus, other aquatic animal, or mouse models strongly prefererd.
• Previous training in genomics/genetics preferred.
• Experience with IACUC animal protocols preferred.