Research Assistant I
Research Assistant I
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Job Description
Position Summary
The successful candidate will provide support for research by conducting experiments collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties associated with the laboratory (bench and field) animal or human research. Research in the natural health physical and social sciences is included in this job family. Key areas of responsibilities include conducting research activities/experiments collecting analyzing and summarizing data preparing reports contributing to manuscripts/publications administrative and project management facilities and equipment management.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a fouryear college degree program in Biology or other related science fields; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in standard laboratory procedures and safety requirements and performing analytical and research techniques in an Biology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Additional requirements for this position are:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience performing DNA RNA and protein preparation and purification
- Experience performing PCR qRTPCR DNA sequencing mRNA isolation cDNA synthesis immunoblots and immunohistochemistry
- Experience with cell and tissue culture
The successful candidate should:
- Have experience with mouse colony set up and maintenance including inbreeding and general animal husbandry is desirable
- Have experience performing mouse dissection including tracheostomy lung ventilation BAL collection and lung removal is desirable
- Have experience working with pigs including lung removal and small airway dissection
- Have experience with pig physiology and with animal lung ventilators
- Have experience in operating troubleshooting cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment including spectrophotometer and centrifuge
- Have experience with ordering lab supplies maintaining EHS compliance and training graduate students
- Have experience working in an academic research institution environment
- Have experience creating and maintaining lab databases is desirable
- Have experience compiling data performing data analyses and writing summary reports
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Three References
Work Hours
STANDARD 85
Description of End Date
This is an offdated position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
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Summary of Health Risks
- Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.
The Bidding Eligibility ends on 05/20/2025 at 11:55 PM
Employment Type
Full-Time
