Research Associate Sr

Loma Linda University Health$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related science field required; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum four years of research experience required.
  • At least one year of supervisory experience preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with large animal surgical instrumentation under general anesthesia is essential.
  • Proficient in anesthesia induction, maintenance, and mechanical ventilation management.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an independent researcher or collaborator on research initiatives.
  • Lead specific components of larger research projects.
  • Perform various surgical procedures on large animals with precision and composure.
  • Instruct and mentor research team members in surgical techniques and anesthesia management.
  • Maintain a sterile surgical field and perform catheter placements and vascular flow probe implantations.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary research team.
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor junior researchers.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge research and surgical protocols.
  • Professional development through hands-on experience in advanced surgical techniques.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary: The Research Associate Sr serves as an independent researcher, or a collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative, and may have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project. Performs other duties as needed.

Candidates must possess hands-on experience with large animal surgical instrumentation under general anesthesia and must be capable of becoming a lead surgeon in collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team. Required competencies include anesthesia induction and maintenance, endotracheal intubation, and management of animals on mechanical ventilation. The position requires proficiency in maintaining a sterile surgical field and the ability to independently perform various arterial and venous catheter placements as well as vascular flow probe implantations. Experience must encompass both acute and chronic instrumentation protocols. In addition to performing surgical procedures, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively instruct and mentor research team members in surgical techniques, anesthesia management, and perioperative animal care, fostering a collaborative and educationally supportive laboratory environment. The candidate must work with precision and composure in a surgical setting while adhering to all applicable IACUC regulations and Principal Investigator protocols.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in related science fields required. Master's Degree preferred. Minimum four years of research experience required. Minimum one year of supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; Able to relate and communicate positively with faculty, staff, students, administration and others; Must possess working knowledge of internet-based and smart phone-based software enabling communication with research/program directors as well as research/program staff; Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; excellent self-motivation, problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision; maintain high level of confidentiality and ethical integrity. Knowledge of quality, research regulatory requirements. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: None

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