Research Operations Associate

$60,995 - $70,733/Yr

Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Operations Associate plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of a biomedical research lab. This position ensures that both current and long-term research goals are met while maintaining compliance with various regulatory standards. The associate will handle tasks related to regulatory compliance, support research projects, and manage general lab operations, making it essential for the smooth functioning of the lab.

Responsibilities

• Oversees regulatory concerns and maintains compliance; works with the EHSO to write and update the biosafety protocol.
• Maintains up-to-date inventories of chemicals and biological materials; ensures lab compliance with biosafety rules and regulations.
• Writes and updates IACUC protocols and works with staff to ensure research compliance with IACUC rules and regulations.
• Maintains records to document compliance activities.
• Manages drug licenses; applies for pharmacy and DEA licenses on behalf of the lab.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations of dangerous drugs and controlled substances.
• Maintains detailed records and correctly disposes of waste and expired material through a Reverse Distributor.
• Assists with hiring; works with the PI and department business manager to write and post lab positions based on research.
• Reviews candidates with PI and guides new staff through the onboarding process including obtaining badges, background checks, biosafety training, building access, and (if applicable) animal training.
• Supports research projects by attending research meetings, keeping PI apprised of team project progress, and providing writing/editing/submission support for manuscripts and grant applications.
• Assists with data analysis and graphing; reviews literature for development/improvement of lab methods or summarizes area content.
• Organizes strategies for achieving grant aims and works with staff to carry out plans.
• Assists with administrative tasks: orders supplies/reagents/mice, arranges payments for services or contractors, schedules meetings, submits records for reimbursements, and prepares budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.