Research Associate-Biomedical Sciences (LT)

Under general supervision, provides a wide variety of moderately complex laboratory testing and technical lab support for a research facility.  Requires knowledge of the processes/procedures in testing, documenting experiments, maintaining laboratory notebook and analyzing data.

More specifically, this role will support a Primary Investigator in the Department of Biomedical Sciences.  Selected individual must be detail-oriented person and will be responsible for routine lab work, mainly animal breeding and genotyping; and be involved in lab management, including ordering and receiving, inventory tracking and record keeping. Ideal applicant is expected to have a bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry or related science subject. Previous animal work experience or biochemistry experiment experience is a plus, but we will provide adequate training in variety of cutting-edge lab techniques and data analysis to fully support personal career development.

This position is 100% grant funded. 

This position will work Monday to Friday, depending upon research needs position may require evening, weekend, and holiday work.  
 

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry or related science subject required;
2-4 year's research lab experience; previous animal work experience or biochemistry experiment experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
Animal work experience or biochemistry experiment experience is preferred;
Understanding of research methods, laboratory techniques, and care of laboratory equipment; 
Ability to interpret data, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel; PowerPoint and Outlook;
Detail oriented;
Analytical skills;
Strong work ethic, 
Strong oral and written and communication skill;
Ability to work independently as well as be a part of a small team; 
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays depending upon research needs
Physical Requirements:
Seeing: 75 – 100%
Hearing: 50 – 74%
Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 50 – 74%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 25 – 49 % (pounds: up to 15 lbs.)
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75-100%
Travel: No
Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: No
Working with Animals:  Yes
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Disclosure Statement:  
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required.  Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.