Research Specialist

Position Summary

Under guidance, oversees and coordinates the daily activities within the research laboratory. This role also assists scientists, both independently and collaboratively, with laboratory and investigative procedures and may be required to work with animal models and / or human subjects.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates, recommends, and develops new techniques to assist in overall laboratory efficiency.
• Writes / amends laboratory operating protocols and implements new technology and protocols as needed.
• Ensures laboratory quality assurance goals and standards are met. Evaluates results of quality control trends and implements corrective action when needed.
• May independently or semi-independently, design and carry out experiments. Analyzes and interprets experimental results and provides input related to subsequent experimental designs.
• Conducts library research and literature searches using various computer systems. Assists in editing scientific publications, abstracts and / or posters.
• Audits and screens vendors / suppliers to evaluate the quality of products and equipment they supply. Corresponds with them for technical support pertaining to those products.
• Responsible for tissue & cell culture activities.
• Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations, and statistical analysis charting.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and / or reagents. May order supplies / equipment / reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• Ensures a clean working area and is responsible for washing and storing glassware.
• Ensures that safe laboratory practices are followed, including the use and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• May need to assist in the orientation and training of new investigators, fellows, residents, and technical staff and / or provide working supervision to lower level laboratory staff.
• May be responsible for animal husbandry, genotyping, surgeries, post-operative care, behavioral testing, sectioning and histology.
• May perform routine molecular biology laboratory procedures, such as PCR, protein and DNA electrophoresis, cloning and DNA preparation.
• May run routine biochemistry assays including western blotting and RT-PCR.
• May perform microscopic imaging analyses.
• May be responsible for the receipt, storage, cataloguing and shipment of samples within and between institutions.

Education

Experience

Approximately 3-5 years of related work experience within a laboratory

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Standard laboratory conditions; This position may handle radioactive material and / or biologic materials from human subjects as required; This position may require standing or sitting for long periods of time; This role may require working within Biologic Safety Level 1, 2 and / or 3 facilities

Salary : $29 - $37