Research Associate II, BMB Research Staff (Partial 25 hrs. per wk)
Min Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master’s degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.
Specific Job Related Duties:
Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity. The work requires enough strength to lift up to 10 lbs/ 5kg (4 liters of medium in a glass flask), be able to load and unload autoclaves and dishwashers. It may also require longer periods of standing and some work in a 4C room. One must also need to pour and load polyacrylamide gels and do other forms of protein analysis.
- Plans, coordinates, provides setup and conducts standard research experiments
- following general technical instructions.
- Prepares biological assays and conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Makes modifications to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.
- Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected and provides preliminary
- analysis of results.
- Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and analysis of final data.
- Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of
- laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
- Maintains lab for animal and environmental safety compliance.
- Maintains lab inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
- May provide guidance to junior research staff.
- Adheres to internal controls established for department.
- Performs related duties as required.
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule:
Work 25 hours per week w/ partial benefits.
Preferred License/Certificate:
BSL2 or ABSL3
Preferred Skill/Competency:
- Bacterial transformation
- Growth Protein purification and characterization
- PAGE
- Mammalian cell culture
- Virus assays (PRNT)
- Animal handling a plus
- Animal Science/Care Surgery
- Biological Assays
- Quantitative Analysis
- Qualitative Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Tabulation of Data
- Equipment Calibration
- Technical Writing Experience
- Standard Laboratory Equipment
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