Research Assistant/ Associate

JOB SUMMARY:

The Research Assistant/Associate is responsible for assigned activities in the research laboratory with limited supervision from the Laboratory Supervisor or Principal Investigator (P.I.). The position is responsible for performing high level laboratory procedures relating to the laboratory's ongoing program and completing documentation of experimental data in a timely fashion. Assists with monitoring inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies. This position will conduct research related to hemostasis, thrombosis, and inflation. The Research Assistant/Associate role will be filled according to the education, technical skills, direct relevant research experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate. Refer to Required Education and Experience. This position may require work beyond normal working hours, including weekends.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

• Conducts experiments, collects, and analyzes data · Oversees the maintenance of lab supplies, equipment, and inventory control.

• Maintains lab notebooks and records, supplies, and samples in a well-organized and accurate manner.

• Participates in biosafety and biomedical research-related training and maintains compliance with all safety training and requirements.

• Acts as a liaison to other departmental personnel, outside investigators, and vendors.

• Acts as a leader for lab programs and staff in assigned areas.

• Activities include performing all necessary biochemical, molecular, and cell biology techniques to conduct the research.

• Responsible for laboratory activities to isolate and culture the cells under sterile conditions.

• Responsible for handling small laboratory animals and performing various research procedures, including genotypic, blood collection, tail-vein and other injections, and surgical procedures.

• Responsible for performing research work semi-independently with guidance from the mentor after the initial training (no formal training, learned during performing the job functions).

• Other duties as assigned.

ACCOMPANYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates excellent lab knowledge, adaptability, decision making, problem solving, informing, communication skills, and positively maintain professional and lab relationships.

• Remains accountable and willing to accept supervision and work well with others.

• Remains in compliance with all institutional training and code of conduct.

• Adheres to safe working practices.

• Demonstrates a drive for excellence and innovative skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field. · Previous work experience in a research laboratory is preferred.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

• Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field.

• Two (2) years of work experience in a research laboratory.

• Direct experience related to this research field is preferred.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE SENIOR

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field.

• Three (3) years of work experience in a research laboratory.