Research Associate II - Biology

Research Associate II - Biology University of Memphis - 4.2 Memphis, TN Job Details Part-time | Full-time $45,000 - $55,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Biology Laboratory experience Research Mid-level Bachelor's degree Animal care 2 years Communication skills Full Job Description Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number L12308 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Biology Minimum Position Qualifications Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of appropriate research experience. Relevant experience may substitute for required education. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Special Conditions This is a limited position; continuation is dependent on funding availability. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. May occasionally work several hours on the weekend. Posting Date 05/16/2025 Closing Date 05/30/2025 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $45,000 - $55,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu. Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed. Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Consistently reliable and dependable. Delivers on commitments on a timely basis. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to coordinate, perform, document, and analyze a wide range of laboratory research procedures. Ability to responsible for carry out general laboratory tasks such as ordering supplies, maintaining equipment and caring for research-animals. Additional Position Information You will join a collaborative team of scientists studying the roles of gene-environment interactions in the etiology, treatment, and prevention of human disease in an academic setting. Our current focus is on epidermal barrier formation and function, environmental signaling and interactions in disease, infection, and wound healing. In addition to animal and biochemical studies, you will perform multi-omic approaches towards understanding complex system-level responses. Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only) Job Duties Duties & Responsibilities Plans, performs, and analyzes research development of experiments for projects. Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analysis. Duties & Responsibilities Maintains the laboratory and research animal colonies. Duties & Responsibilities Manages the laboratory day to day activities including ordering of supplies and equipment, equipment maintenance, general laboratory organization. Duties & Responsibilities Helps in the training of students. Duties & Responsibilities Other duties as assigned