Research Associate Sr

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Research Associate Sr who will operate as an independent researcher or a collaborator on a multi‑scholar project.

The role may lead discrete components of a larger study and mentor team members in surgical techniques, anesthesia management, and perioperative animal care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related science field.
• Master's degree preferred; four years of research experience required.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an independent researcher or collaborator on a multi‑scholar project.
• Lead discrete components of a larger project; mentor team members in surgical techniques and perioperative care.
• Ensure compliance with IACUC regulations and PI protocols while maintaining a collaborative laboratory environment.

Skills

Large animal surgery

Anesthesia management

IACUC compliance

Surgical instrumentation

Leadership/Mentoring

Arterial/venous catheter placement

Vascular flow probe implantation

Laboratory collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related science fields

Master's degree preferred

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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