Research Assistant I

Essential Responsibilities

• Counsults established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography.
• Records test results, calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using basic statistics.
• Researches and collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results.
• With supervision, uses databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing.
• Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned.
• Shows flexibility in performing principal duties and responsibilities as research projects evolve.
• Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions.
• Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research.
• Demonstrates routine laboratory tasks to tests to students and other research personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Knowledge

• Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations.

Specialized knowledge

• Not required.

Teamwork

• Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.

Customer Service

• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature Of The Job

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

Pay Range

$19.23 - $26.44