What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Sciences Research Assistant position at Genetix IQ?
Highly motivated and innovative research associate with molecular biology experience to support molecular testing at Genetix IQ.
Responsibilities:
- Works independently or within group to design and perform experiments to properly execute management initiatives
- Troubleshoots experimental results
- Properly documents laboratory test and results
- Plays a key role in department goals and project deadlines being met
- Ensures that all company, industry, state, federal safety standards are being followed
- Develops experimental plans to properly improve or achieve desired results
- Interacts with senior laboratory personnel to review progress and resent results
- Ensures laboratory is clean and equipment is being properly maintained
- Develop, optimize and perform assays for qPCR, PCR, ELISA.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in life science area or equivalent experience
- At least 1 year post-degree molecular biology laboratory experience
- Experience with DNA & RNA extraction, PCR and qPCR will be appreciated
- Solid communication, organizational, and time-managements skills
- Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ability to manage large amount of technical data and documentation
- Proficiency with standard computer software
Contract Length:
- Varies
Full Time Opportunity:
- Yes
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work Remotely
- No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Research Experience: 1 year (Required)
- Research in molecular biology field: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22