Description
Position at Danbury Hospital
Research Assistant II Danbury CT
Fulltime 40 hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm; flexibility needed
Responsibilities:
- Under supervision of the Lab Manager performs assigned research projects following the Standard Operating Procedures approved in the Lab.
- Coordinates collection of data and works with supervisor to ensure reliability.
- Expected to attend surgical procedures and procure specimens for the study; may require travel to Danbury and/or Norwalk hospitals.
- Ensures ongoing compliance with institutional review board policies.
- Under supervision of Lab Manager coordinates collection and processing of various specimens connected to the experimental studies.
- Details research activities in the lab book as outlined in the approved Standard Operating Procedures.
- Participates in the timely production and maintenance of case report forms consent forms and other study documents associated with the research study project.
- Prepares written progress reports for approval by supervisor.
- Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
- Performs other duties as needed
Requirements
- Bachelors degree preferred
- Hardworking and selfmotivated. Organizational communication and computer skills. Working knowledge of statistics and research methodology.
- Minimum Experience: zero to six months
- Desired: Candidates with 12 years previous laboratory experience is preferred.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Department: Rudy Ruggles Research Lab
Salary Range: $20.86 $38.73 Hourly commensurate with experience