Research Assistant 1 – Translational Oncology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Computer Sciences, Biochemistry or another relevant scientific discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, team player, and demonstrated research laboratory skills
• Prior wet lab experience
• Clinical research experience in oncology setting
• Experience with and proficiency using REDCap EDC software
• Coding experience

Department Summary

The Department of Medicine is committed to pioneering research that leads to new discoveries and advancements in human health. Spread across 13 divisions and 20 research centers, our basic, translational and clinical research programs are led by highly skilled investigators across all specialties of medicine. Our research portfolio is comprised of numerous training, individual and collaborative grants that continue to lead discovery science into the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Conveys a basic knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subjects research and incorporates them in the conduct of laboratory research
• Exhibits the capability to understand and follow a clinical/translational study protocol, obtaining training and seeking assistance when needed, to safely and accurately perform or assess required protocol procedures
• Uses coordination skills and works collaboratively with other staff and departments/institutions to complete research protocols, including performing study procedures
• Ensures Laboratory is consistently prepared for biospecimen processing and experimentation in a timely manner
• Supports Holowatyj Laboratory Biorepository and databases with awareness and attention to the requirements for accuracy, completeness and timeliness. Takes initiative and attends to query resolution in a timely manner
• Performs ongoing checks of biospecimen data that has been entered into the Biorepository database and supports expansion of the Biorepository and other databases through instrument creation/development
• Handles all sample kit preparations and related tasks in the Holowatyj Lab per standard operating procedures
• Covers all aspects of biospecimen receipt, organization, and transportation for ongoing clinical trials and collaborative efforts
• Aids in the development of Laboratory/data protocols and scientific tasks as needed
• Collaboratively participates in study team meetings, maintaining open and positive communications with all individuals and interactions
• Recognizes problems and suggests solutions, assisting in modifications as directed; actively identifies and participates in training, education, and development activities to improve own knowledge and performance to sustain and enhance professional development

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance
• Problem Solving/Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement
• Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements
• Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/work teams

Position Qualifications

• Relevant Work Experience: Experience Level: Less than 1 year
• Education: Bachelor's