Research Associate 2 Yale University

1. Designs, plans, implements and evaluates complex multifaceted research projects/systems, including method development, adaptation and validation. 2. Collaborates with PI to define research endeavors and the development of research hypothesis and approach. 3. Solves complex methodology, protocol, procedural and research problems through design of techniques, procedures and policies that will achieve research goals. 4. Develops long range plans for supplies and equipment to ensure smooth operation of laboratory. 5. Investigates, analyzes and evaluates complex data, data collection systems and methods to reach scientific conclusions and ensures the integrity of research data. 6. Collaborates with PI to coordinate major lab renovations working with Facilities, Health and Safety, and Purchasing to ensure deadlines, safety standards and purchases are according to plans and within budgets. 7. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1: Excellent communication skills and the ability to independently manage complex responsibilities.

Required Skill/ability 2: Ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks, to learn tasks independently, to apply experience to develop new techniques, and to retain information associated with tasks.

Required Skill/ability 3: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a team. Builds trust and able to lead teams as necessary.

Required Skill/ability 4: Ability to remain flexible and handle a variety of changing priorities.

Preferred Education: Proven ability to translate and normalize gene expression data into heat maps and libraries. Advanced knowledge of mathematics and molecular biology. Previous experience in the bioinformatic based research. Strong writing and research skills.

Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title: Research Associate 2, MS

University Job Title: Research Associate 2

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Proven ability to translate and normalize gene expression data into heat maps and libraries. Advanced knowledge of mathematics and molecular biology. Previous experience in the bioinformatic based research. Strong writing and research skills.

Master's Degree in a scientific discipline and three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.