Research Assistant, Department of Life Sciences

Albany College Of Pharmacy•Albany, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant appointment in the Departments of Life Sciences. The successful candidate will contribute to research projects focused at- i) Identifying novel mechanisms involved in regulating HIV latency, and ii) Understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in HIV associated neurological disorders. The successful candidate will be working with Vir Singh, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Microbiology, Department of Life Sciences.

Requirements

Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Willing to learn/enhance skills needed to perform responsibilities through observation and/or experience.
Demonstrates the ability to both work independently and with little direction and work confidentially with discretion.
Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment.
This position also requires mentoring of undergraduate students.
Observe schedules and meet assignment deadlines.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and work ethic.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
BS (required) or MS in natural sciences with at least one year of experience.
Experience working with biological samples in a research laboratory.
Experience with cell culture, RNA extraction, RT-PCR, DNA extraction, Protein extraction, western blotting and experience in microbiological techniques.

Responsibilities

Function somewhat independently and will conduct, design, and organize basic as well as specialized experiments using established protocols and, in some cases, developing new protocols if required.
Collect and analyze the research data while maintaining detailed records of the experimental design, results, and samples.
Generating figures with statistical analysis and presenting the data in research conferences as well as preparing manuscript for publication.
Taking initiative to maintain effective communication with the supervisor and share data during meetings.
Supervise and train undergraduate and master’s thesis research students.
Coordinate efforts for maximum efficiency and best utilization of resources.
Ordering and procurement of research supplies as well as dedicating efforts to general maintenance of laboratory
Participates in required training activities.