Research Assistant I - OUMD

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance to ongoing research projects as directed.
• Contributes intellectually to current research activities and participates in the design of experiments and new techniques.
• Collects research samples, ensuring specimen integrity and adherence to collection methodologies.
• Analyzes samples and interprets results; compiles information and results into meaningful formats.
• Maintains detailed records of experimental data and outcomes for analysis.
• Aids in laboratory pre-operative surgical setups and assists with surgical procedures involving small and large animals.
• Assists in animal handling and sedation procedures, prepares instruments for surgery, and supports investigators during experimental surgical and postoperative procedures.
• Supports euthanasia and necropsies.
• Performs emergency/critical and post-operative care procedures, including wound management.
• Maintains compliance with emergency and post-operative care protocols and IACUC guidelines.
• Maintains detailed and accurate laboratory records of techniques, procedures, and results for incorporation into research papers.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory and surgical supplies and orders as needed.
• Ensures laboratory and surgical suites are adequately stocked with reagents and supplies and prepares solutions/test reagents for experiments.
• Participates in general lab duties and maintenance, adhering to safety manuals, standard operating procedures, and under direction of senior laboratory staff.
• Maintains detailed and accurate surgical records, including peri-operative and post-operative health records as required by animal protocols and IACUC.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Presents data at laboratory meetings and assists with manuscript drafting for publication and presentation at the discretion of the PI.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in scientific related field required.
  • Experience: Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Handing experience with small and/or large animal models (mice/rats, swine, non-human primates [NHP], etc.), ability to assist with all surgical procedures and perform some surgical procedures independently, familiarity with routine blood testing, surgical monitoring, and radiographs, ability to work well with others in a team-oriented/goal-oriented environment, ability to communicate effectively and prepare complete and concise reports, ability to follow detailed instructions, good oral/written communication and analytical skills, knowledge of IACUC procedures, AALAS inspections, and animal training, AALAS Certifications are highly desirable.
  • Physical Capabilities: Lifting: Requires lifting materials over 25 lbs. Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
  • Work Environment: Set in an animal facility and laboratory work environment. This position may require working evenings and weekends depending on the workload of the team.
  • Compensation: The hourly pay range for this position is $19.33-$25.00. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.
  • Benefits: HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.