Job Description
Position Summary
The research analyst will be responsible for processing and assaying blood samples collected from projects within the Biobehavioral Mechanisms Explaining Disparities (BMED) Lab. The research analyst will assist project coordinators with recruitment and participant visits when necessary. The research analyst will sometimes handle sensitive and confidential information, which must be secured and s/he must be able to ensure private information of study participants remains confidential.
Salary Range : $42,500 - $50,000 annually
This position is funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.
Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in one of the major sciences.
• One or more (1 ) years of experience in research work

Skills

• Ability to learn quickly
• Detailed oriented and good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and analytical organization skills
• good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Preferences

• Wet laboratory experience
• Experience working in an institution of higher education
• Experience working with Oracle ERP system

Essential Functions

• Prepares plasma and serum samples from human blood samples
• Performs in vitro leukocyte cultures
• Performs phenotyping of leukocyte subpopulations by FACS technology
• Isolation of peripheral blood leukocytes
• Responsible for intake and registration of samples
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment.
• Performs experiments (such as Elisa) and bioenergetic profiles of leukocytes using Seahorse Technology
• Records and evaluates data obtained in accordance with methods requested.
• Works with the lab's data team to ensure standardized organization of data.
• Assists with recruitment and running participant visits.

Additional Functions

• Ensures private information of study participants remains confidential and secure.

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