Case Western Reserve University Cleveland , OH 44114
Posted 2 months ago
Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Working under moderate supervision, the Research Assistant 1 will perform research work and support scientists by doing electrophysiological experiments using the marine mollusk (sea slug) Aplysia californica. The research assistant will assist with maintenance of the aquaria housing the slugs. The research assistant will also collect, verify, record and compile data and information related to the ongoing research carried out in the lab. This position will work with sea slugs, which are invertebrate animals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties as assigned. (3%)
CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact with supervisor and lab members to discuss research, determine the next experiments to be done, and plan for future experiments.
University: Occasional contact with other departments to share information and collaborate on projects. External: Limited or no contact with vendors to exchange information.
Students: Regular contact with student employees to explain policies and procedures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
The research assistant will help direct and guide the research of undergraduate students in the laboratory.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in science and 0 to 1 year of experience or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 0 to 2 years of experience required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
WORKING CONDITIONS
The employee will work in laboratory in the department of Biology. Electrophysiological and biomechanical experiments will be carried out using ordinary personal protective equipment (i.e., a laboratory coat). If working under a laboratory hood to mix chemicals, gloves and goggles should be used. There are no unusual hazards associated with work in the laboratory. The employee should be able to lift loads up to 25 pounds, to be able to bend, stretch, stoop, crouch, push, pull and reach above shoulders, and may have to slide heavy carboys containing seawater, to be able to clean seawater spills, and to re-fill aquaria with seawater on a regular basis as part of maintaining the Aplysia animal facility. The employee will use repetitive motion, including the use of a keyboard and a computer mouse both while taking data at an electrophysiology rig and while analyzing samples.
Case Western Reserve University's animal facilities are accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) and is managed according to the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" appropriate Federal Animal Welfare Regulations, and the Public Health Service "Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals." This position, and all animal research personnel, are subject to internal compliance to Animal Resource Center Standard Operating Procedures and to compliance regulations of the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy, AAALAC guidelines, the State of Ohio Veterinary Practice Act, Federal Drug Enforcement Administration regulatory guidelines, US Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine regulations and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
Diversity Statement
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Reasonable Accommodations
Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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