Research Assistant - ONC Radiation Oncology
About The Position
Dr. Akhavan’s Laboratory in Radiation Oncology seeks a Research Assistant to perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes. Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the equipment as required. Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.
Requirements
- 4 Years of experience in research lab. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in science or similar study.
- Experience in hospital laboratory.
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision and direction of the PI or other research staff perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes.
- Compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results.
- Generation of data and documentation of research performed for the preparation of published papers, as well as assistance on grant submissions and other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance.
- Participate in regular communication with the PIs and Post Doctorial Fellow via lab meetings and personal to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.
- Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.
- Order supplies and maintenance of equipment.
- Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Radiation Oncology Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- various additional voluntary insurance plans
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick
- ten paid holidays
- One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
- paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment
- A retirement program with a generous employer contribution
- additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
