University of Rochester

Technical Associate - Sr (S)

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Job Location

Rochester, NY, United States

Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

**Job Location (Full Address):**

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

**Opening:**

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400135 Otolaryngology Faculty/Admin

Work Shift:

Range:

UR URG 111

Compensation Range:

$63,815.00 - $95,723.00

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

**Responsibilities:**

The Senior Research Specialist provides direct research support at the senior professional level by being responsible for small and large, complex research projects that constitute major aspects of several larger research projects. Responsible for operation of a specialized research area or laboratory with one or more faculty members within a department. Operates with considerable latitude in unreviewed actions or decisions. May train technicians, undergraduate students, temporary lab personnel, pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral and medical fellows who join or work with the core laboratory in lab specific techniques. Provides guidance or directly supervises technicians and undergraduate students. May act as liaison with other departments, divisions or organizations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Experimental preparation

- Independently operates complex equipment

- Follows approved laboratory protocols for biomedical research, develops and installs laboratory operating procedures.

- Develops and modifies test methods, selects procedures for data collection and handling, and develops computer programs for conversions and statistical treatment of data.

- Follows approved laboratory protocols for non-human primate research.

- Facilitation of getting institutional animal care and use committee approval of new protocols.

Animal Care and training

- Maintains non-human primate research subjects in accordance with all applicable policies.

- Is aware of animal care protocols and follows these protocols.

- Keeps all appropriate records.

- Is responsible for daily animal care and health of non-human primates, in conjunction with the veterinary staff.

- Helps chair train non-human primates

- Transports non-human primates from cages to experimental apparatus and back.

- Trains non-human primates in oculomotor tasks.

Data Analysis

- Implements procedures for the collection, management, analysis, summarization and archive of data

- Analyses and evaluates experimental data and interprets results within scope of the study. Assesses the importance of scientific findings in relation to the overall research objectives of the project.

- Prepares written reports on assigned area of research.

- Assists in writing of the principle project report and in the writing of articles for publication.

Maintenance

- Maintains quality controls associated with lab apparatus

- Identifies and authorizes purchase of needed lab supplies and research materials

- Coordinates service support for maintenance of lab equipment

- Monitors computer based inventories and databases

Supervision

- Designs and/or collaborates in designing research equipment.

- Evaluates the performance of the research equipment, making and/or recommending correctional design changes or development new approaches for its use.

- Maintains contact with outside research laboratory vendors and technical representatives concerning assigned area of research.

- Serves as laboratory manager by organizing all research activities in this lab to include the directing and gathering of research materials, supplies, equipment apparatus and experimental subjects- - - Comprehensive training of laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures to other technicians, graduate and undergraduate students, rotating medical students and residents involved in the research

- Ensures that health and safety practices are maintained in accordance with University policy and the law.

- Assists faculty researchers, graduate and undergraduate students in the design of research projects and in the preparation of research proposals.

- Orients visitors to the laboratory.

Electrophysiology Experiments

- Performs eye movement experiments with non-human primates

- Performed neural recording experiments with non-human primates

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education Required

- Bachelor's degree with major course work in field of assignment

Experience Required

- 2 years related experience in field of assignment. A year of more of post-baccalaureate academic work in field of assignment or in a related field is desirable; or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education. Primate research experience desired.

- Must exercise skill, judgment, and knowledge of or have the ability to quickly learn the principles and methods of a technical field. Excellent communication skills required. Attention to detail and meticulous ability to maintain records is essential. Should be familiar with Microsoft Office, LabView and MatLab. Availability or limited availability on weekends is desired.

- Computers, animal behavioral and electrophysiological test equipment, motorized computer controlled motion apparatus, equipment for recording eye movements and brainstem neuronal activity, implanted vestibular stimulation device.

Certification Required

- Candidate must be certified to conduct animal experiments or become certified from the University Committee on Animal resources (UCAR).

**EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:**

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

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**Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.**

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world's leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries-always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

If you're looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals

At the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better-Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Location: Rochester, NY, US

Posted Date: 12/26/2024
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December 26, 2024
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