Research Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assists or conducts a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity.
• Collects, evaluates, and interprets data for clinical and diagnostic research.
• Performs assigned clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical lab setting.
• Assists investigator or higher level technician with research studies, experiments, and assays including collection of data, preparation of solutions, and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
• Carries out routine tests with direction from supervisor, manager, or higher level technician.
• Performs general laboratory maintenance.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail by achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently within a research environment or laboratory schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other e-mail software.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a basic science is required.

Experience

• None required.