Research Assistant
Saint Louis University•Goodwell, OK
•Onsite
About The Position
The Research Assistant supports investigators by performing moderately complex research and experimentation following established protocols. This role involves routine lab and equipment maintenance, setting up and operating scientific apparatus, assisting with research projects, and potentially performing independent research. The position also includes clerical and editorial duties, data compilation, processing, and analysis, as well as supervisory and training responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science or a closely related field
- Broad knowledge involving laboratory techniques or other specialized knowledge
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures: RT-PCR, histology, mRNA extraction
- Knowledge of the use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, and reagents
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Supervisory skills- ability to assist new technicians and neonatology fellows
- Interpersonal/human relation skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to tend to details
- Ability to maintain records and inventories
- Ability to operate a personal computer
Responsibilities
- Assists with research projects
- Performs independent research
- Plans, designs and implements research projects
- Prepares and maintains culture media, reagents, and experimental animals
- Grows cultures
- Administers injections
- Performs various assays
- Sterilizes equipment
- Separates and purifies various materials and substances using such techniques as chromatography and electrophoresis
- Orders laboratory supplies
- Performs library research
- Prepares compounds
- Interprets experimental test data
- Performs minor equipment repairs
- Cuts, stains and mounts specimens
- Sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus including spectrophotometer, fraction collectors, centrifuges, incubators, homogenizers, and various microscopes
- Performs various clerical duties including typing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, preparing and maintaining bibliographies, and completing applications and forms
- Compiles, processes and analyzes data
- Records research procedures and results
- Files and maintains records
- Codes data for input for electronic data processing
- Inputs and retrieves data using computers
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
