Research Associate job description

The primary purpose of the Research Associate III (Data Analyst) position is to provide data management and programming support to fulfill the needs of faculty conducting cancer epidemiology and health services research. This position reports to the Chief of Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes Section.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Support data cleaning, management and analyses for investigators conducting epidemiological and related research. Generates preliminary analyses for grant submissions, as directed by PI. Writes statistical code, documents steps for variable creation and analysis, and prepares tables and figures for presentations, manuscripts and grant submissions according to the analytical plan developed by the corresponding PI. Develops and maintains databases, syntax, and data dictionaries for research projects. Attends and contributes to study team meetings to provide updates on data-related tasks and flag issues with ongoing data collection or analysis. As directed, communicates with primary data collection staff to resolve discrepancies in recorded data



Minimum Education and Experience



Master's Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience. Relevant experience may include conducting statistical analyses for varied research projects, including randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, and using large population-based datasets.



Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Proficiency and knowledge of standard statistical software packages, including SAS , R, or STATA . A strong willingness to learn more. Strong attention to detail.



Overview


Our vision is to be a statewide, national and world leader of scientific discovery, transdisciplinary engagement, translation, patient care and education that improves outcomes for cancer patients and populations.

We will accomplish this by conducting innovative basic, clinical and population research and cutting-edge patient-centered care that expands our understanding of the etiology and biology of cancer; facilitates the rapid translation of laboratory-based discoveries into human studies; develops new approaches and interventions for cancer prevention that decrease cancer incidence and mortality; and develops new and better therapies to decrease suffering and mortality from cancer.

Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.

Job Title
Research Associate - Recombinant Protein & Molecular Cloning
Location(s)
San Diego - BioLegend
BioLegend, Inc. (a PerkinElmer Company) develops world-class, cutting-edge antibodies and reagents for biomedical research, manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in San Diego, CA. Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by providing the highest quality products at an outstanding value, along with superior customer service and technical support. Our product expertise covers a diverse set of research areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Cancer, Stem cells, and Cell Biology.

In 2021, PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI) a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, acquired BioLegend. The acquisition, the largest in PerkinElmer's history, further expands the Company's life science franchise into high-growth areas such as cytometry, proteogenomics, multiplex assays, recombinant proteins, magnetic cell separation and bioprocessing.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing cutting edge recombinant protein research products in Molecular Cellular Biology group. The research associate will be involved on developing a new line of recombinant protein products by supporting other team members. The duties include preparing buffer solutions and cell culture media, performing PCR and DNA purification according to standard operating procedures, performing bacterial and mammalian cells cultures, and purifying recombinant proteins with affinity tag. This position offers a significant opportunity for learning molecular biology techniques and career growth in the biotechnology industry.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Perform cloning, e.g. seamless cloning, and verify the plasmid sequence Prepare various buffers for experiments.Perform PCR and DNA purification for molecular cloning Perform mammalian cell culture and bacterial cell culture Perform SDS-PAGE for protein and agarose gel for DNAPurify recombinant protein by affinity tag Assist in troubleshooting of experiments and the development of new laboratory procedures under appropriate supervision Documentation of experiments and generation of reports in conjunction with other research staffs.Maintain laboratory equipment and manage supplies.Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.

iACT Competencies
innovate - Be better, keep improving, be more efficient, creative, and be in the forefront of development Aspire - Have desire, purpose, and ambition challenging ourselves to push the limits and reach new heights Collaborate - Foster teamwork, common goals, selflessness, communication and mutual support Transform - Adapt, learn, re-invent and change for future development and growth

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

BS in biological sciences General training in molecular biological laboratory Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, organized and work well in small workgroups Able to perform basic computer operations such as MS Office and Outlook and other computer-based software

Preferred Qualifications - Education and Experience
Aseptic techniques for maintenance of suspension mammalian cell lines culture Research experience in any research environment is a plus Good analytical and communication skill

Condition of Employment

Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, BioLegend requires proof of COVID vaccination for all U.S.-based employees (subject to limited exceptions) beginning January 18, 2022.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

The Johns Hopkins University, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine is seeking a Research Associate to be part of the Clinical Research Core. The Research Associate Statistician is a faculty position functioning similarly to a Research Scientist
General Purpose

The Clinical Research Core for the department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine is a key initiative supporting the strategic priority of Biomedical Discovery and the advance and integration of discovery, innovation, translation, and dissemination of biomedical research. The Core supports clinical research, clinical research training, and patient safety and quality initiatives involving acutely ill and/or injured adults and children and those undergoing surgical procedures. The Core is comprised of two major components: a Clinical Informatics and Analytics Unit and a Clinical Trials and Intervention Unit. An innovative and experienced Epidemiologist/Biostatistician leads the Core by establishing an efficient and responsive centralized service, providing oversight to staff, and collaborating with faculty researchers. The position is responsible for the overall design, execution, and analysis of all research conducted under the oversight of the Core.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Collaborate with investigators on research projects with primary responsibility for study design, execution, and statistical analysis for various complex studies including: retrospective and prospective cohort trials, clinical trials, and database studies.

- Establish Core processes, function, and standard operating procedures

- Provide general direction to both units within the Core, through supervision of data analysis staff, and oversight of clinical trials staff.

- In collaboration with faculty investigators, and as an integral part of the study team, contribute to the development of research ideas and project proposals and lead some proposals when feasible.

- Collaborate with investigators on protocol designs, data analysis plans, statistical design, statistical analysis, grant applications, and preparation of presentations and publications.

- Design observational studies, along with relevant sampling design, sample size, and data analysis techniques and procedures. Recommend most appropriate statistical procedures.

- Responsible for the analytical plan, including design, implementation, and management of methods/ systems for data analysis of studies.

+ Execute complex statistical analyses involving multi-level modeling, including regression, Bayesian, and longitudinal approaches

- Write statistical design, methods, and analysis for manuscripts and research proposals

- Participate with faculty investigators on committees to review concepts, proposals, and to continually improve research implementation and outcomes.

- Implement appropriate methodologic procedures for statistical analysis, overall descriptive statistics, exploratory data analyses, including graphs, schematic summaries, and necessary transformations and confirmatory data analyses, including statistical tests and/or modeling.

- Collaborate with investigators on the need for additional analyses and/or special methodologic needs.

Prepare written reports of statistical analyses, including relevant statistical theory, references, methods, results, and conclusions.

+ Contribute to education of trainees and junior faculty regarding design and analytic aspects of clinical research through oral presentations and/or written materials.

- Prepare manuscripts, reports, fact

Doctoral degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, or related quantitative field. Proficiency in use of statistical and programming packages, e.g. R, SAS, Python, etc. Three years related experience. Demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities. Excellent theoretical knowledge and outstanding ability to apply statistical approaches to a broad range of observational studies and clinical trials. Familiarity with longitudinal data analyses, "big data" analytic methods (e.g. omics, EHR), Bayesian methods, and/or machine learning approaches are a plus. Record of research publications and presentations.

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Job Type: Full Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.