Research Technician

The Conley lab studies how blood vessel structure and function changes in the brain and retina during aging and how those changes contribute to cognitive impairment and retinal disease. We are looking for a research technician who will perform lab-bench and animal research to help us understand these processes.

• Provides assistance to a research staff by conducting simple research experiments, collecting data and samples, keeping records, conducting literature searches, analyzing data, and preparing reports. 
• Conducts simple research and laboratory analysis to include but not limited to measure and weigh compounds and solutions, isolate, identify and prepare specimens, and collect samples and other research data.
• Assist in simple clinical research projects collecting data from patients and/or participates in a study or project.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects, which could include database information patient consent forms, and/or hard files. Interprets and analyzes data and discusses with principal investigator. Prepares reports concerning the progress of the project. 
• Keeps detailed logs of all research related activities.
• Conducts literature searches.
• Conducts data analyses, interprets results, summarizes findings, and presents to Principal
• Investigator. 
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, or other health related field. 

Equivalency: Will accept 48 months equivalent experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree.

Skills:

• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and regulations.
• Proficient with computers including data software and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be detail oriented.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical: Standing for prolonged periods. Manual dexterity. Reaching, bending, stooping, and walking.
• Environmental: Laboratory Environment. Exposure to chemicals, biohazardous materials, carcinogens, or other hazardous materials.

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