Laboratory Researcher

Statement of Work Details

Performs laboratory experiments in support of research programs and projects.

• Conduct research including planning and conducting experiments and data analysis in the Laboratory- Perform experiments as listed in analysis plan.
• Design and perform experiments to advance laboratory goals

Maintains clear and accurate records of laboratory work in defined notebooks and converts those records to electronic records as appropriate.

• Provide preliminary descriptive analysis of study materials and methods.

Operates a variety of laboratory equipment.

• Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments under GLP guidelines and follow SOPs to perform test analysis and other procedures.
• Prepare maintain document and operate research tools and technologies.

Performs quality control of the laboratory including upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment.

• Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments used to perform tests analyses and other laboratory procedures.
• Conduct and coordinate operations in research laboratory including space equipment use and scheduling.

Orders and maintains laboratory supplies including chemicals biological materials liquid nitrogen etc.

• Initiate requests for new or renewal of standing orders for widely used supplies and services.
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies reagents and equipment.

Attends and presents data at laboratory meetings and one national scientific meeting.

• Attend laboratory meetings; present findings to staff.
• Prepare and present posters at scientific meetings.
• Prepare abstracts and manuscripts based on study data and experimental findings to be presented at scientific meetings and/or publication in scientific journals.

Develops laboratory experiments in support of research programs and projects.

• Interpret experimental techniques and procedures; prepare reports on data results.
• Conduct research including planning and conducting experiments and data analysis in the Laboratory
• Collaborate with investigators to carry out research testing in the clinical research laboratory according to written standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform experiments as listed in analysis plan.

Coordinates quality control of the laboratory including upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment.

• Perform trouble shooting of equipment; document actions required to resolve problem and initiate corrective action as needed.
• Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments used to perform tests analyses and other laboratory procedures.
• Conduct and coordinate operations in research laboratory including space equipment use and scheduling.

Reviews orders and maintains laboratory supplies including chemicals biological materials liquid nitrogen etc.

• Order and maintain laboratory supplies reagents and equipment.
• Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment make recommendations and prepare purchase requests.

Attends and / or presents data at laboratory meetings and one national scientific meeting.

• Attend laboratory meetings; present findings to staff.

• Prepare and present posters at scientific meetings.
• Attend conferences and seminars; read literature to remain current in related information.

Develops strategies with supervisor and other laboratory personnel to plan subsequent experiments.

• Conduct computerized searches of library references scientific publications and other databases; extract consolidate and organize pertinent materials.
• Prepare written evaluation of results including detected deficiencies/defects and reports on research protocols processing analysis and storage.
• Interact with scientists from other organizations or institutions involved in similar or related research projects.

Evaluates and interprets computer analysis of research data and prepares data for publication.

• Use the computer to cross reference design and repeat experiments and research before preparing findings for publication. 4
• Cross reference research data; conduct comparative analysis. 5

Trains staff in specialized laboratory techniques procedures and laboratory safety.

• Keep abreast of current research projects and to determine research assistance and information support. 3
• Create and educate lab members and colleagues in protocols for using new research technologies and tools. 1
• Provide training to other personnel on specialized procedures methodologies etc.