Research Associate

• Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 07/31/2026
• Hours Per Week: 20
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $31,200 - $31,200

Position Summary

The Research Associate will support laboratory projects by maintaining mammalian cell lines and applying both experimental and computational techniques to study cellular and receptor behavior.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, culture & maintain mammalian cell lines under sterile conditions
• Perform routine cell culture tasks, including passaging, freezing and thawing
• Monitor cell health. Growth and morphology to ensure experimental readiness
• Apply computational and laboratory-based technologies to model cell and receptor behavior
• Maintain accurate records of cell line usage, conditions, and results
• Collaborate with lab members to ensure smooth workflow and resource sharing

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique required
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualification, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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