Research Assistant PRN

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Principal Investigator and other members of the research team with preparation of IRB protocols, consent forms, and development of study budget. Work as a team player with all involved in the studies. Working knowledge of general principles in genetics and molecular biology, as well as accurate and timely record keeping, impeccable organization, and demonstrated interest in working in a laboratory setting is needed to excel in this role. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a biological research laboratory and experience working with rodents in a wet lab setting. Ability to analyze research results using statistical software. Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office suite or similar spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation software. Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and strong communication skills are required. Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to administer study protocols, as necessary. Maintaining, collecting and preparing records of data as well as results for presentations, papers, etc. Processing the clinical samples such as embedding, section and staining using HE or IHC as needed. Maintaining a mouse colony, contributing experimentally to ongoing research projects and overseeing general laboratory operations and laboratory supplies. Training residents or fellows under supervision in research methods and procedures as needed. Performing other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must be proficient in mouse husbandry, PCR-based genotyping, cell culture, flow cytometry, as well as DNA, RNA, and protein isolation and detection techniques. Additionally, this candidate must excel in standard molecular biology techniques and assays and have skill sets in molecular cloning, cell culture, western blotting and PCR.

Requirements

Working knowledge of general principles in genetics and molecular biology.
Accurate and timely record keeping.
Impeccable organization.
Demonstrated interest in working in a laboratory setting.
Prior experience in a biological research laboratory.
Experience working with rodents in a wet lab setting.
Ability to analyze research results using statistical software.
Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office suite or similar spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation software.
Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Strong communication skills.
Proficient in mouse husbandry, PCR-based genotyping, cell culture, flow cytometry, as well as DNA, RNA, and protein isolation and detection techniques.
Skill sets in molecular cloning, cell culture, western blotting and PCR.
0-2 years research experience.

Responsibilities

Preparation of IRB protocols, consent forms, and development of study budget.
Maintaining, collecting and preparing records of data as well as results for presentations, papers, etc.
Processing the clinical samples such as embedding, section and staining using HE or IHC as needed.
Maintaining a mouse colony, contributing experimentally to ongoing research projects and overseeing general laboratory operations and laboratory supplies.
Training residents or fellows under supervision in research methods and procedures as needed.
Performing other duties as assigned.