Research Assistant

Job Summary: 

Under general supervision, provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects. Responsibilities include assisting or conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating and interpreting data for clinical and diagnostic research.

Job Duties:

Provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects.

Performs assigned clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical lab setting.

Assists investigator or higher level technician with research studies, experiments and assays including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.

Performs routine tests with direction from supervisor, manager or higher level technician.

Assists in conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.

Carries out general laboratory maintenance.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education: 

Bachelor's in a related basic science (STEM) is required.

Experience:

None

Preferred Experience:

• DNA preparation by Qiagen.
• Gel electrophoresis
• Tissue culture
• Organization of reagents
• Buffer preparation
• Ordering reagents
• Immunoblotting

Additional Information