Research Assistant

Brown Medicine • Cranston, RI

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, but following established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in areas related to cancer biology. Ensures implementation of approved research program, adherence to research protocols, development and maintenance of study records. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Researches literature in the field, participates in the design of experimental protocols and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives. Conducts experiments using in vitro and or in vivo techniques; collects and analyzes data using statistical methodology. Specific tasks will include managing data, preparing and summarizing study results, and other tasks integral to research. The research assistant may have the opportunity to participate in generating presentations and reports as the data permit. Conducts experiments according to established protocols and research methodology using in vivo techniques on animal and/or human serum, and/or in vitro techniques including molecular biology, mammalian cell culture.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in the scientific field of the research being conducted.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated strong administrative skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills (familiarity with MS Office including Excel, statistical anlaysis software a plus).
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals

Nice To Haves

• Experience in molecular and cell biology, especially mammalian cell culture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Researches literature in the field, participates in the design of experimental protocols and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives.
• Conducts experiments using in vitro and or in vivo techniques
• Collects and analyzes data using statistical methodology.
• Managing data
• Preparing and summarizing study results
• Conducts experiments according to established protocols and research methodology using in vivo techniques on animal and/or human serum, and/or in vitro techniques including molecular biology, mammalian cell culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees