Research assistant I or Research Assistant II (Mouse brain)

Essential Responsibilities

• Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography.
• Researches and collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results.
• With supervision, uses databases to 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 based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided.
• Written Communications: Ability to read and write in English to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families, and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
• Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families, and medical center staff in response to routine questions.

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.
• Sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $19.23 - $26.44