Research Assistant - Comprehensive Cancer Center
About The Position
Functions as a Research Assistant to provide support of daily operations in a research laboratory; assists with research activities under direct supervision in collaboration with other students and lab staff, report results and prepare presentations; assists with collection of and organizes research data; prepares media, solutions, and reagents for use in experiments; performs and maintains cell cultures; conducts library research; washes glassware used in laboratory; autoclaves (sterilizes) glassware, tools and equipment as needed; assists with inventory and maintenance of research supplies, performs immunohistochemistry, performs western blot. Must be willing to work in a team environment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Willingness to work in a team environment
Responsibilities
- Provide support of daily operations in a research laboratory
- Assist with research activities under direct supervision
- Collaborate with other students and lab staff
- Report results and prepare presentations
- Assist with collection of and organize research data
- Prepare media, solutions, and reagents for use in experiments
- Perform and maintain cell cultures
- Conduct library research
- Wash glassware used in laboratory
- Autoclave (sterilize) glassware, tools and equipment as needed
- Assist with inventory and maintenance of research supplies
- Perform immunohistochemistry
- Perform western blot
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- Vacation time
- 11 holidays
- State retirement plan with generous employer contributions
- Alternative retirement plan with generous employer contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
