What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant/Associate - BMR Section 32 (Full-Time 12 Week Temporary Position) position at University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Research Assistant/Associate is responsible for assigned activities in the research laboratory with limited supervision from the Laboratory Supervisor or Principal Investigator (P.I.). The position is responsible for performing laboratory procedures relating to the laboratory’s ongoing program and completing documentation of experimental data in a timely fashion. Responsibilities include ordering lab supplies, maintaining inventories, and general upkeep of the laboratory.
This position will conduct research related to lung inflammation, lung injury, and lung scarring.
The Research Assistant/Associate role will be filled according to the education, technical skills, direct relevant research experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate. Refer to Required Education and Experience.
This position may require work beyond normal working hours, including weekends.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:
- Conducts experiments, collects, and analyzes data.
- Responsible for cell culturing, maintaining and genotyping of mice and performing routine laboratory procedures.
- Oversees the maintenance of lab supplies, equipment, and inventory control.
- Maintains lab notebooks and records, supplies, and samples in a well-organized and accurate manner.
- Participates in biosafety and biomedical research-related training and maintains compliance with all safety training and requirements.
- Acts as a liaison to other departmental personnel, outside investigators, and vendors.
- Acts as a leader for lab programs and staff in assigned areas.
- Responsible for handling small laboratory animals and performing various research procedures.
- Responsible for performing research work semi-independently with guidance from the mentor after the initial training (no formal training, learned during performing the job functions).
- Other duties as assigned.
ACCOMPANYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrates excellent lab knowledge, adaptability, decision making, problem solving, informing, communication skills, and positively maintain professional and lab relationships.
- Ability to use all common laboratory equipment, thermal cycler, microtome, light and fluorescence microscope, flow cytometry and any other specialized equipment as needed.
- Remains accountable and willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
- Remains in compliance with all institutional training and code of conduct.
- Adheres to safe working practices.
- Demonstrates a drive for excellence and innovative skills.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
- Previous work experience in a research laboratory is preferred but not required.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
- Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
- Two (2) years of work experience in a research laboratory.
- Direct experience related to this research field is preferred but not required.
