POSITION OBJECTIVE
Working under general supervision, the Research Assistant 2 will plan and carry out research projects following general plans to support collaborative, data-driven projects in Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. The research focuses on understanding the temporal changes of key driver genes related to inflammatory changes over distinct clinical stages of Alzheimer’s Disease, and developing a clinical and research framework with the goal to reach fundamental knowledge that can be used to develop treatments to stage and mitigate cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and improve clinical care.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties as assigned. Participate in lab meetings, assist with grant applications, or contribute to outreach and education efforts. (5%)
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. Frequent contact with collaborators outside of the university.
Students: Regular contact with student employees to exchange information.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no direct supervision of staff employees. Train new staff/students; direct the work of students.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1 to 3 years of experience, or Associate’s degree in an approved biotechnology program and 2 to 4 years of experience required. Graduate degree (PhD or MS) in a related program preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS
WORKING CONDITIONS
General laboratory environment. May have exposure to hazards/general chemical materials. Personal protective equipment, including lab coat, gloves and goggles, will be provided to limit exposure to hazards.
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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