Job description
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number L22939 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department College of Health Sciences Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Physiology, Exercise Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related area and one (1) year of appropriate experience. Interest in performing studies using human subjects in the field of nutrition, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements is required.
Special Conditions
The department is especially interested in candidates who possess a Master’s degree and experience performing research with human subjects.
The College is recruiting for a Research Associate I or II, therefore, the salary range represents the range for both levels.
Work Schedule
The College is recruiting for a Research Associate I or II, therefore, the salary range represents the range for both levels.
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
May need to work beyond normal work schedule.
Posting Date 02/09/2023 Closing Date 04/11/2023 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $45,000 to $55,000 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
May need to work beyond normal work schedule.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions
Assisting with subject recruitment and screening, project oversight, data collection, data entry and database management, and biochemical analysis in the area of nutrition, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplementation is the primary responsibility. This work will be conducted within the Center for Nutraceutical and Dietary Supplement Research (
http://www.memphis.edu/nutraceutical) within the College of Health Sciences. The work will involve research with human subjects, and occasionally with animals and cells.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The review of completed applications will begin immediately and may continue until the position is filled. The College welcomes a diverse set of applicants. Only applications submitted electronically at
https://workforum.memphis.edu will be considered. Applicants are required to upload (1) a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) three references (name and contact information) from colleagues who can address the applicant’s professional preparation for this position. Applicants should receive a confirmation number when all application materials are received. For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Jackie Pence, Search Committee Chair, at
jpence1@memphis.edu
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience performing biochemical assays
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Able to work well independently and within a team setting
Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required.
Additional Position Information
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Able to work well independently and within a team setting
Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required.
This is a Limited Position contingent upon funding availability.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists in the daily operations in the lab, including subject recruitment and screening, study oversight, project management.
Duties & Responsibilities
Collects, enters, and reviews data; maintains databases. This includes learning how to use new equipment, being certified/licensed in the use of equipment, and overseeing accuracy of data collection.
Duties & Responsibilities
Conducts research-based analysis including, but not limited to biochemical analysis for human and animal research; assists with cell culture research as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares literature reviews and manuscripts for publication; assists with IRB applications and submissions.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
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