POSITION OBJECTIVE
Working under moderate supervision the Research Assistant 1 will perform research work in NIH sponsored HIV-related cancer areas involving the use of lab/research skills with a mainly immunology, molecular biology, and tissue culture focus. The research assistant will grow 3-dimentional models of cell culture and perform molecular biology, cell signaling and immunological assays.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS
CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact with supervisor to discuss research and maintain workflow.
University: Occasional Contact with other departments to share information.
External: Limited or no contact with vendors to exchange information
Students: Moderate contact with student employees to explain policies and procedures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no direct supervision of staff employees.
QUALIFICAITONS
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in science and 0 to 1 year of experience or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 0 to 2 years of experience required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
WORKING CONDITIONS
General laboratory environment. May have exposure to hazards up to and including to blood-borne pathogens and chemicals. Employee will need to wear appropriate protective equipment such as gloves, coat, and eyewear. Working conditions will require working at the bench in a cellular and molecular biology laboratory. Research activities do not involve working with animals nor low-level radiation (Xray, radionuclides).
This is a Term position. They are treated like regular staff positions for medical and dental benefits eligibility, vacation, holidays, and sick time. Term employees are not eligible for life insurance, retirement, long term disability, short term disability, tuition assistance, layoff status, or severance pay. Staff in term positions are also subject to the performance management review process and positive corrective action when work performance or behavior is unsatisfactory or unacceptable. Term employment does not alter the employment-at-will employee status of these employees.
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In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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