What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Asst 2 position at CHEManager International?
Overview
Innovative research paves the way for improved patient outcomes. You can be a part of the research that's driving new treatments and procedures at Legacy. In your role, you will provide general and technical assistance, initiate new protocols to improve laboratory operation and help to train students and entry-level personnel. If you're ready to grow your skills and share in the Legacy mission of making life better for others, we invite you to consider this opportunity.
This is a mid-level research assistant position. It provides, under the overall supervision of a Principal Investigator, general and technical assistance in support of a specific research program, including (but not limited to): clerical tasks; laboratory maintenance; ordering and inventorying laboratory supplies; production, collection and analysis of scientific data; and preparation of illustrations for publication. Research assistants at this level, unlike entry-level research assistants, are expected to carry out defined tasks with some independence, to initiate new procedures to improve laboratory operation, and to assist in the training of students and entry-level laboratory personnel.
Preferred experience: molecular work (western blots, IHC, genotyping), and behavioral work using established preclinical research models. Familiarization with confocal microscopy and image analysis software (e.g. Image J). Experience with preclinical surgical techniques and colony management. Neuroscience background is preferred.
Responsibilities
Provides adequate support to Principal Investigator in carrying out laboratory experiments.
May serve on committees, as requested by Principal Investigator.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Master's degree, advanced training, or equivalent experience highly preferred.
Experience
One year of laboratory experience required. Experience with grant writing preferred.
Skills
Clerical skills; general laboratory maintenance skills; instruction of human subjects; operation of mechanical components and electronic instrumentation; and writing or operation of computer programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases image analysis, statistical analysis, and scientific graphing programs.
Licensure
May be required depending on specific position.
Pay Range
USD $25.83 - USD $36.93 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply-even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
Innovative research paves the way for improved patient outcomes. You can be a part of the research that's driving new treatments and procedures at Legacy. In your role, you will provide general and technical assistance, initiate new protocols to improve laboratory operation and help to train students and entry-level personnel. If you're ready to grow your skills and share in the Legacy mission of making life better for others, we invite you to consider this opportunity.
This is a mid-level research assistant position. It provides, under the overall supervision of a Principal Investigator, general and technical assistance in support of a specific research program, including (but not limited to): clerical tasks; laboratory maintenance; ordering and inventorying laboratory supplies; production, collection and analysis of scientific data; and preparation of illustrations for publication. Research assistants at this level, unlike entry-level research assistants, are expected to carry out defined tasks with some independence, to initiate new procedures to improve laboratory operation, and to assist in the training of students and entry-level laboratory personnel.
Preferred experience: molecular work (western blots, IHC, genotyping), and behavioral work using established preclinical research models. Familiarization with confocal microscopy and image analysis software (e.g. Image J). Experience with preclinical surgical techniques and colony management. Neuroscience background is preferred.
Responsibilities
Provides adequate support to Principal Investigator in carrying out laboratory experiments.
- Following specific direction from Principal Investigator, carries out adequate preparations to ensure successful execution of planned experiments.
- Maintains complete and accurate records
- Manages inventories.
- Orders supplies and equipment.
- Cleans laboratory.
- Performs statistical analysis of data.
- Operates electronic equipment and computers.
- Photocopies.
- Maintains vendor files and catalogs.
- Tracks laboratory purchases.
May serve on committees, as requested by Principal Investigator.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Master's degree, advanced training, or equivalent experience highly preferred.
Experience
One year of laboratory experience required. Experience with grant writing preferred.
Skills
Clerical skills; general laboratory maintenance skills; instruction of human subjects; operation of mechanical components and electronic instrumentation; and writing or operation of computer programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases image analysis, statistical analysis, and scientific graphing programs.
Licensure
May be required depending on specific position.
Pay Range
USD $25.83 - USD $36.93 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply-even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
Salary : $26 - $37