Yale University

Yale University

Research Associate 2, MS-O'Donnell Lab

New Haven, Connecticut, 06511 · Principal · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$68k-$121kDetected 94 days ago
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About the role

  • Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow.
  • Overview The O'Donnell Lab studies how microbes influence animal nervous systems and behavior, using C. elegans as a model organism.
  • Our work integrates genetics, microbiology, neurobiology, behavioral analysis, and metabolomics to understand how microbial signals alter host physiology and decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • The Research Associate will independently develop, implement, and refine specialized experimental approaches central to the laboratory's research program.
  • Designs, plans, implements and evaluates complex multifaceted research projects/systems, including method development, adaptation and validation.
  • Collaborates with PI to define research endeavors and the development of research hypothesis and approach.
  • Solves complex methodology, protocol, procedural and research problems through design of techniques, procedures and policies that will achieve research goals.
  • Develops long range plans for supplies and equipment to ensure smooth operation of laboratory.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
  • For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Requirements

  • Required Skills and Abilities 1.
  • These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Compensation

  • Job Posting Date 06/05/2026 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Clinical & Research Compensation Grade Profile Research Associate 2 MS (24) Salary Range $68,000.00 - $120,500.00 Time Type Full time Duration Type

Benefits

  • Collaborates with PI to coordinate major lab renovations working with Facilities, Health and Safety, and Purchasing to ensure deadlines, safety standards and purchases are according to plans and within budgets.
  • Required Education and Experience Master's Degree in a scientific discipline and three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities.

Company info

  • We are seeking a skilled and motivated research professional to serve as a project coordinator and senior technical resource within the laboratory.

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