Full Time 40 hours Grade 051 Surgery Research

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Provides direct research and teaching support by taking primary responsibility of a segment of a larger project involving research of moderate complexity; or by working as an independent researcher in specialized, non-routine projects at an appropriate level.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Following approved protocols for the conduct of research, develops and installs laboratory operating procedures. Develops and modifies test methods, selects procedures for data collection and handling, and develops computer programs for conversions and statistical treatment of data.
• Analyzes and evaluates experimental data and interprets results within the scope of study; assesses the importance of findings in relation to the general research program. Prepares written reports on assigned area of research. May assist in writing of the principal project report and in the writing of articles for publication.
• Trains laboratory staff. Teaches laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures to students; counsels them on technical problems; advises and assists them with special research projects. Insures that health and safety practices are maintained in accordance with University policy and the law.
• Coordinates service support: repair of equipment, requisitioning of supplies and research materials and minor construction. May recommend expenditures for laboratory equipment and construction and authorize expenditures for expendable supplies.

Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in the field of assignment or equivalent work experience of one year or more in field of assignment required.
• A year or more of academic work in field of assignment or a related field preferred.
• Background in biology course work and lab experience required.

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