Research Assistant 1 MS

16-Jan-2024

Genetics - Center for Genomics Analysis

85851BR

Yale Posting Status

CLOSED TO FURTHER APPLICATIONS

University Job Title

Research Assistant 1 MS

Bargaining Unit

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade C

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Days/Hours (Other than Standard)

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm. Wednesday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Work Week

Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Worksite Address

830 B36 Research West Campus Drive
West Haven, CT 06516

Position Focus:

Provides technical assistance to the Yale Center for Genome Analysis for Next Generation Sequencing, Microarray and/or other genomic analyses. Prepares samples for sequencing on various Next Generation Sequencing platforms. This work will be performed in a core lab environment where the same assays will be performed routinely. Maintains, operates and troubleshoots problems for laboratory equipment. Provides assistance when needed to other groups within YCGA. Performs additional functions incidental to core lab activities under the supervision of the lab managers and the facility directors. This position will be off shift work:  Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 11:00 am-7:00 pm and Wednesdays 12:00 pm-8:00 pm, following an approximately 3 month training period during 1st shift, M-F, 9am-5pm.

Essential Duties

1. Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/ scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. 3. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. Sets up, operates and maintains laboratory equipment and apparatus. 4. Formulates and prepares scientific solutions and media. Recruits study participants. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. 5. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May oversee and instruct research staff. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Proven ability with next generation sequencing Illumina NovaSeq platform and both manual and automated sequencing libraries preparations, experience with FFPE manual and automated DNA extraction, experience with target sequencing techniques.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills to interact with internal co- workers and other YCGA contacts.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Proven ability to work in a team environment and work cooperatively with others including the training others when needed.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Proven ability to follow protocols to run assays, formulate and prepare scientific solutions and media.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Proven ability to work in an environment which requires meeting deadlines.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Bachelors in Molecular Biology or Biology.

Weekend Hours Required?

Yes

Evening Hours Required?

Yes

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. 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.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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