Staff Research Assistant Supervisor

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

• 48 months research laboratory experience as a research technician or assistant.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months research laboratory experience in lieu of the Bachelors Degree for a total of 96 months research experience.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of how to safely handle or dispose of biohazardous 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.

Certifications: None

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Standing for prolonged periods.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Stoop bend reach touch and smell.
• Environmental:
  • Laboratory Environment.
  • Exposure to biohazardous materials odors chemicals or carcinogens.

Supervision: Staff Research Asst. Supervisor 1-5

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Conducts ongoing research projects and may serve as a functional lead to other research staff.

Duties:

• Conducts research and laboratory analysis for research staff to include but not limited to measure and weigh compounds and solutions isolate identify and prepare specimens and collect samples and other research information.
• Participates in clinical research projects collecting data from patients and/or participants in a study.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects which could include database information and/or hard data analyses interprets data draws conclusions and discusses with principal investigator.
• Keeps detailed logs of all research related projects or activities.
• Conducts literature searches.
• Prepares various reports containing descriptive analytical and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.
• Constructs tests or assists in the construction of for designing research studies.
• Collaborates with other researchers or colleagues.
• Participates in meetings and presents research findings to fellow researchers and Principal Investigator.
• Supervises a staff of research assistants and for hiring training conducting performance reviews disciplining delegating and overseeing disciplinary action with the supervisor and Human Resources.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.