Research Associate I, Marine Biology – Lab & Data Analysis

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Delaware's College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a Research Associate I in Biological Sciences to support daily research in the Song Lab. The role focuses on inventory management, maintaining marine animal systems, and collaborating with the PI, postdocs, and students.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, maintaining lab stock and aquaria, assisting with literature review, calibrating equipment, and ensuring accurate data records while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field with lab experience
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Hands-on bench experience and marine organism care
• Proficiency in basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid extractions)
• Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with image processing software (Zeiss Zen; Adobe Creative Suite)

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and interpretation of results; compile data and prepare reports
• Maintain inventories and organize reagents and protocols
• Care for marine organisms and maintain aquaria; support cultured cells as needed
• Collaborate with PI, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates on experiments
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment; perform image processing and ensure data integrity
• Follow safety standards and promote workplace safety

Skills

Lab techniques

Molecular biology

Image processing

Data organization

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Tools

Zeiss Zen

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The University of Delaware's College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a Research Associate I in Biological Sciences to support daily research in the Song Lab. The role focuses on inventory management, maintaining marine animal systems, and collaborating with the PI, postdocs, and students.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, maintaining lab stock and aquaria, assisting with literature review, calibrating equipment, and ensuring accurate data records while