Research Assistant

Under general supervision, provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects in cancer biology. Responsibilities include assisting or conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating and interpreting data for clinical and diagnostic research.

• Provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects.


• Performs assigned clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical lab setting.


• 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 routine tests with direction from supervisor, manager or higher level technician.


• Assists in conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.


• Carries out general laboratory maintenance.


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• 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 e-mail software.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's in a basic science is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• None.


• Tissue culture and Western Blot analysis experience is preferred.