Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a closely related field
• Broad knowledge involving laboratory techniques or other specialized knowledge is desired
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures: RT-PCR, histology, mRNA extraction
• Knowledge of the use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, and reagents
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Supervisory skills- ability to assist new technicians and neonatology fellows
• Interpersonal/human relation skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to tend to details
• Ability to maintain records and inventories
• Ability to operate a personal computer

Responsibilities

• Assists with research projects; performs independent research; plans, designs and implements research projects; prepares and maintains culture media, reagents, and experimental animals; grows cultures; administers injections; performs various assays; sterilizes equipment; separates and purifies various materials and substances using such techniques as chromatography and electrophoresis; orders laboratory supplies; performs library research; prepares compounds; interprets experimental test data; performs minor equipment repairs; cuts, stains and mounts specimens
• Sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; sets-up and operates spectrophotometer, fraction collectors, centrifuges, incubators, homogenizers, and various microscopes
• Performs various clerical duties including typing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, preparing and maintaining bibliographies, and completing applications and forms
• Compiles processes and analyzes data; records research procedures and results; files and maintains records; codes data for input for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data using computers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad knowledge involving laboratory techniques or other specialized knowledge is desired