This position seeks a detail-oriented Research Development Associate. They will play a key role in supporting multiple research initiatives including medical device development/testing, laboratory and related data management, animal procedures, surgical procedures, biofilm growth, tissue and blood collection, and microbiological quantification. This position supports a wide range of strategic, proactive, and capacity building activities designed to enable and enhance research and may include strategic research advancement, communication of research and research opportunities, enhancement of collaboration and team science, and proposal development.