Research Assistant I
About The Position
The Research Assistant I in Dr. Trakala's lab provides technical assistance in animal genotyping and experiments, tissue processing and immunohistochemistry, or molecular biology and immunoblot analysis. Duties include organizing reagents and samples, and general laboratory duties such as ordering lab reagents, consumables, and receiving shipments. The position requires independent decision-making, judgment, and high organizational skills. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining safety standards in the laboratory. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, committed to research, and has at least one year of laboratory research experience. Candidates should be able to commit to the position for a minimum of one year; a commitment of two years or longer is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Basic Science
- At least one year of laboratory research experience
- Ability to commit to the position for a minimum of one year
Nice To Haves
- A commitment of two years or longer is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Support the principal investigator in all research and laboratory efforts
- Organize laboratory reagents, samples, and consumables
- Maintain adherence to laboratory safety standards
- Perform animal experiments including breeding, weaning, genotyping, bleeding, injections, tissue harvesting, and downstream analysis
- Maintain accurate animal inventory and ensure compliance with safety protocols
- Train new laboratory members in animal techniques
- Perform standard molecular biology procedures
- Conduct tissue culture activities
- Assist with immunoblot analysis
- Support tissue processing and immunohistochemistry
- Order laboratory reagents and supplies
- Receive and organize laboratory shipments
- Demonstrate proactive willingness to learn new techniques and scientific methods
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
- Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank
- Paid holidays
- Wellness, childcare, and other leave options
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
- Voluntary retirement plans
- Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs
- Medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
