Research Assistant-Senior

Responsibilities

• Assists or conducts a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity.
• Collects, evaluates, and interprets data for clinical and diagnostic research.
• Assists in conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of high complexity.
• Assists investigator or higher level technician with research studies, experiments, and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions, and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs database queries of historical data and organizes data into spreadsheets for use in research studies.
• Supervises other Research Assistants by maintaining an orderly and efficient research environment.
• Assists in the inventory of all reagents, supplies, and other materials in the research area.
• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail by achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently within a research environment or laboratory schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or related field is required.

Required Skills

• Two (2) years experience is required.