Orthopedics Research Associate

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Associate in Orthopedics at SOM-Orthopaedic Surgery-Clinical Research on the Main Campus Jackson will conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to scientific investigations within a collaborative research team.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in science or a Bachelor’s with two years of laboratory experience; duties include manuscript preparation, data interpretation, mentoring juniors, and maintaining accurate lab records.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a science field or Bachelor's in science with two years of lab experience.
• Certifications, Licenses, or Registration: N/A

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Conduct molecular, cellular, and/or biochemical assays as part of research studies.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using statistical and imaging software.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and presentation of research findings.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records.
• Collaborate with research teams to support multiple ongoing studies.
• Train and mentor junior staff, students, or research assistants providing guidance on laboratory procedures.
• Manage laboratory inventory, ensuring proper ordering and organization of supplies and reagents.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, coordinating maintenance and repairs as needed.
• May assist in animal husbandry, collection of physiological data, and euthanasia.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Manuscript preparation

Lab record keeping

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

Equipment maintenance

Animal husbandry (possible)

Biochemical assays

Imaging software usage

Education

Master's degree in science

Bachelor's degree + 2 years lab experience

Tools

Statistical software

Imaging software

Job description

The Research Associate in Orthopedics at SOM-Orthopaedic Surgery-Clinical Research on the Main Campus Jackson will conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to scientific investigations within a collaborative research team.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in science or a Bachelor’s with two years of laboratory experience; duties include manuscript preparation, data interpretation, mentoring juniors, and maintaining accurate lab records.