"Research Assistant II"

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Center for Molecular Epidemiology Biorepository Laboratory Manager, this position serves on the research team for several studies involved in the molecular epidemiologic investigation of factors that influence disease risk and prognosis by conducting the laboratory related procedures as defined in the research plans and protocols of the studies.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Bachelor's degree with major in the Biological Sciences or equivalent and three years relevant lab/research experience.

Description

• Learns and implements all existing and new study specific biospecimen related protocols, techniques and instrumentation.
• Communicates closely with study personnel for all studies regarding collection and biospecimens related needs daily.
• Processes collected biospecimens into aliquots and stores aliquots into freezers and other methods of storage
• Retrieves biospecimen aliquots from freezers for subsequent processing or shipping to other laboratories.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects or recommends solutions to problems associated with experimental design; methods, procedures, and techniques; or equipment and facilities.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.

Percentage Of Time: 50

Description

• Tracks biospecimen related collection, processing and archival information in appropriate Laboratory Information Systems.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data resulting from experimentation.
• Performs literature searches to develop information of relevance to the research.
• Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as sequences, graphs, charts, etc.
• Participates in the preparation of reports and presentation of the research findings.

Percentage Of Time: 35

Description

• Schedules and monitors utilization of laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Monitors equipment and instrument performance; obtains necessary maintenance and repair.
• Orders and maintains stock of laboratory supplies.
• May provide technical direction to laboratory technicians and student workers.
• Monitors work in progress to ensure accomplishment is timely and in accordance with reasonable methods and standards.
• Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.

Percentage Of Time: 10

Description

• Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time: 5

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.