PRN Student Research Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, assists investigators by performing moderately complex research and experimentation following established protocols; performs routine lab and equipment maintenance, such as cleaning glassware, counter tops, and equipment; sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; assists with research projects and may perform independent research; performs various clerical and editorial duties; compiles, processes and analyzes data; performs supervisory and training duties.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with research projects; performs independent research; plans, designs and implements research projects; prepares and maintains culture media, reagents, and experimental animals; grows cultures; administers injections; performs various assays; sterilizes equipment; separates and purifies various materials and substances using such techniques as chromatography and electrophoresis; orders laboratory supplies; performs library research; prepares compounds; interprets experimental test data; performs minor equipment repairs; cuts, stains and mounts specimens
• Sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; sets-up and operates spectrophotometer, fraction collectors, centrifuges, incubators, homogenizers, and various microscopes
• Performs various clerical duties including typing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, preparing and maintaining bibliographies, and completing applications and forms
• Compiles processes and analyzes data; records research procedures and results; files and maintains records; codes data for input for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data using computers
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Broad knowledge involving laboratory techniques or other specialized knowledge is desired
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures: RT-PCR, histology, mRNA extraction,
• Knowledge of the use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, and reagents
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Supervisory skills- ability to assist new technicians and neonatology fellows
• Interpersonal/human relation skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to tend to details
• Ability to maintain records and inventories
• Ability to operate a personal computer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Science or a closely related field