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Job Title:SP - Research Assistant

Department:Pediatrics

Location:Farmington

FTE%:0.25

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Search #:2023-1218

Closing Date:05/29/2023

Recruiter:Perry, Sarah

A special payroll Research Assistant position is available in the Center for Rare Bone Disorders Research Laboratory at UConn Health, which is focused on working on the pathophysiology of rare bone disorders, as well as the effects of various signaling molecules on the regulation of bone and metabolism. Work is also performed on the pathophysiology of diabetes.

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will require the applicant to have a background knowledge in biology and human disease. The applicant must be independent and be capable of managing data spreadsheets needed for investigations related to the research above as well as management of data for future publications and grant submissions. The applicant must have database skills and organizational skills with a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft office including fundamental statistical knowledge of Excel. Finally, the applicant must be proficient in Endnote and comprehensive literature searches. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Basic knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures

Basic knowledge of scientific techniques such as tissue culturing, reagent/solution preparation, staining, etc.

Basic knowledge of experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications, laboratory equipment and procedures

Basic knowledge of a science such as chemistry, biology, microbiology, or pharmacology

Basic knowledge of physical and data resources in application scientific disciplines

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to identify, produce, organize, analyze, evaluate and interpret data.

 EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Biochemical Science. Degrees in other areas may be substituted on a case-by-case basis.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic background knowledge in bone and metabolic disorders

Experience with advanced statistical analyses

Experience in biology

Experience working with databases

Full proficiency with Microsoft office and Endnote

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents in this class may be required to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents in this class may be occasionally required to lift heavy objects such as standard laboratory equipment and/or trays/boxes or glassware; may be exposed to such hazards as broken glass, toxic vapors radioactive materials, and toxic or disease carrying substances. 

SCHEDULE: 5 to 10 hours per week; schedule to be determined based on needs of lab. Hours may be performed after usual work hours and on weekends.

 

DURATION: approximately 12 months

 

HOURLY RATE: $30.00 per hour, no benefits. 

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