Research Assistant

About the role

Provide, under direct supervision, support for specified research projects; collect, assess, and communicate data/results. Assist in general laboratory operation and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Run experiments, assays, and record results under supervision
• Read and follow experimental protocols (may include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.)
• Compile and communicate results to supervisor
• Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogenics)
• Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions
• Prepare and operate equipment in experimental procedures, which may include:
  • Blood gas analyzer
  • Centrifuge
  • pH meter
  • Spectrophotometer
  • Autoclave
  • Scintillation counter
  • Electrophoresis unit
  • Analytical balance
• Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines
• Ensure laboratory is prepared for experiments
• Maintain inventories
• Maintain sterile conditions as required
• Prepare reagents
• Clean equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience