ResearchAssociatePostBachelor

**Overview:** The Post-Baccalaureate Research Associate provides coordinated support for both scientific and operational aspects of research activities under the mentor’s guidance. This role is designed for recent college graduates seeking hands-on experience in clinical, translational, or laboratory research prior to enrolling in medical school, graduate programs, or other advanced training. This role is specific to entry into the Research Post-Baccalaureate Program. Hired Post-Baccalaureate Research Associates will be expected to complete program requirements within year 1 of their hire date, with the possibility of an extension for a total of 2 years from their hire date. **Job Description Summary:** Conducts research within a general area under the supervision of senior research personnel and the Principal Investigator (PI) as a part of the Research Post-Baccalaureate Program. Manages basic and complex projects ensuring timelines, deliverables, and expectations are met. **Job Description:** **Essential Functions:** * Conducts research studies and laboratory analysis under supervision. Organizes research experiments, appropriately arranges subjects, and maintains records. * Collects experimental data, conducts analysis in accordance with statistical procedures, and retains accurate logs of methods, results, and conclusions. Prepares reports, including graphs, tables, and photographs, of the results for PI review. * Collaborates with other researchers doing similar studies. Serves as an experienced resource for other Investigators and mentors less experienced research staff. * Observes difficulties encountered in set up and conduction. Assists the PI with the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals. Attends scientific conferences and gives scientific presentations. * Orders and maintains inventory, ensures equipment is in working order, and prepares budget proposals for equipment and supplies required to conduct research. * Monitors study expend