Senior Staff Research Assistant

Required Education: Bachelors Degree in a Biological Science Chemistry Physical Science or related fieldAND:

• 24 months research laboratory experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months equivalent experience in the aforementioned fields in lieu of the Bachelors Degree for a total of 72 months combined research assistant/technician experience.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of how to handle biohazard materials or chemicals following Federal State and University regulations and guidelines.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to analyze data and keep records.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise research technicians or assistants.

Certifications: None.

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Standing for prolonged periods.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Stoop bend crouch or lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Speaking and listening.
• Environmental:
  • Laboratory Environment.
  • May be exposed to biohazardous materials chemicals odors or carcinogens.

Departmental Preferences:

• 24 months of clinical research experience.
• Clinical trials and/or IRB experience.
• Participant consent experience.

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Provides assistant to a research staff by collecting and analyzing data keeping records conducting literature and technical research and preparing reports. Collects data pertaining to the research project or projects. Prepares reports and presents in meetings. Independently conducts lab research testing and other lab project needs. Literature reviews and collaborates as needed for publications.

Duties:

• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects. Conducts analyses of data. Interprets concludes and discusses with principal investigator. Presents research material to fellow researchers and colleagues.
• Keeps record of information obtained during include a database of information or hard files.
• Conducts research of the literature.
• Independently conducts technical research.
• Prepares various reports containing descriptive analytical and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.
• Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests.
• Consents participants and analyzes participant data.
• Collaborates with other researchers.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.