Research Assistant- AZ- Pharmacology

Midwestern University • Glendale, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant assists Principal Investigators in both the Master of Public (M.P.H) Program and Pharmacology Department with their research and experiments. Work is performed under direct supervision of the PI or senior member of the lab. The position takes direction from both the M.P.H. Program Director and the Chair of Pharmacology Department. This individual will report to the Chair of Pharmacology. This position will also work collaboratively with other members of the research team and project partners to address existing project requirements including participating in staff meetings, team trainings, and other duties related to general conduct of the study.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance.
• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university in a biological or other related science.
• 0-2 years of research experience required.
• Must be willing to work with animals.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to learn data management systems (REDCap), statistical software packages (SPSS, SAS, etc.), graphical and statistical programs (GraphPAD, PRISM) and operate laboratory instruments.

Responsibilities

• Enters data and reviews for accuracy
• Maintains an accurate laboratory notebook
• Adheres to laboratory safety procedures
• Assists in standard maintenance of the laboratory
• Obtains quotes and performs ordering and receiving duties for lab supplies
• Prepares and executes experiments including but not limited to molecular experiments (e.g., PCR), dissections, cell culture and microbial DNA extraction and sequencing
• Assists with breeding and dissection of mice; handles and potentially injects mice.
• Uses basic microbiology and laboratory techniques
• Performs data collection and entry
• Graphs and analyzes data with supervision
• Interacts with Institutional Review Boards and human subjects
• Trains students
• Contributes to abstract submissions, poster preparation, and/or manuscript publications
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.
• We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.
• We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.
• We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.
• Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level