Research Assistant I
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team! The Gerszten lab is a national leader in metabolomic and proteomic technologies and focuses on the nexus of cardiac and metabolic diseases. We make observations in humans, and then turn back to cell and animal based systems to test for causal relationships. Our research also incorporates basic molecular and cell biology, chemistry and mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, all with a foundation in clinical medicine. The successful candidate will support investigators with performing proteomic assays on a wide variety of studies. This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing medical school or graduate studies in biology, genetics or translational research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required.
- 0-1 years related work experience required.
- Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Responsibilities
- Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography.
- Researches and collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results. With supervision, using databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing.
- Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned.
- Due to the dynamic environment in which research exists, must show flexibility in performing principal duties and responsibilities as research projects evolve.
- Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research.
- May demonstrate routine laboratory tasks to tests to students and other research personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
