Job Description
Under general supervision, provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects. 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.
- Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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 Degree in a basic science is required.
PREFERRED:
Experience with PCR, laboratory small animal experience, and genotyping.
Required Skills
None