Research Specialist

Job Description:

• Supplemental research activities:  Maintain detailed records of experimental data and generate reports/presentations for periodic lab discussions.  Read and keep abreast of scientific and technical literature. 
• Lab maintenance:  Assist with general lab duties:  make common buffers, agar plates, maintain laboratory rooms and equipment, order and stock laboratory supplies, etc. 
• This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
• Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelorâ™s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field

Experience:

• Undergraduate laboratory work experience

• Knowledge of basic chemistry, buffer prep, and calculations

• Knowledge of research techniques and methods

• Familiarity with standard lab equipment

Preferred Competencies

• Analytical skills

• Problem solving

• Attention to detail

• Organizational skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working Conditions

• Laboratory, Office

Applications Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the My Experience page in the section titled Resume/CV of the application.

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