Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.
Job Description:
Research Associate I performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.
Job Duties:
- Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations.
- Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions.
- Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.
- Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis.
- Assembles, calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines
- Conducting cell culture experiments, exosome analysis, and exosome-based studies.
- Performing protein chemistry analysis, including western blots.
- Conducting histological staining and imaging.
- Isolating nucleic acid for downstream molecular analysis.
- Performing organ-on-a-chip experiments and assisting with chip making.
- Assisting with data analysis and interpretation.
- Contributing to lab meetings and discussions.
- Adheres to internal controls established by department.
- Performs related duties as required.
Skills:
- Biological Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Qualitative Analysis
- Tabulation of Data
- Equipment Calibration
- Standard Laboratory Equipment
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
EQUIPMENT:
Standard office equipment and specialized laboratory equipment for use with specific laboratory and animal research.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:
Standard laboratory environment.
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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Compensation