Research Assistant Per Diem

Primary Responsibilities

- Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests which may include DNA sequencing, gene cloning, in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, northern blotting; synthesizes and interprets results. - May operate and maintain moderate to complex lab equipment such as spectrophotometer, flow cytometer, etc. - Using analytical abilities and sound judgment, makes decisions regarding the reliability and accuracy of results, repeating procedures when necessary. - May assist with planning specific research procedures and coordinating schedules of tests and procedures. - May prepare written and/or verbal reports on status of research and the technical procedures used, including statistical and graphic summaries of findings and possible conclusions. - May have technical expertise in specific area(s) that surpasses basic performance expectations (i.e. knowledge/use of the electron microscope), contributes to the laboratory by utilizing this experience. - May demonstrate routine to complex lab techniques to others in the lab. - Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consults with other researchers and technicians to exchange information.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required. - 1-3 years related work experience required, including 1 year of related experience or a Master's degree with requisite knowledge and skills. - 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. - Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order 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 in order 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.

Team Work

- 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.

Health Care Status

- NHCW: No patient contact.