JOB SUMMARY
The Research Assistant 3 performs various laboratory procedures, basic research, lab maintenance and administrative duties under the direction of a Principal Investigator; and trains and oversees less experienced personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Responsible for general day to day operations of the biorepository.
- Compliance with the Biorepository Quality Management program and quality improvement programs.
- Compliance with the BSWRI, BSWH, and Biorepository Safety Programs.
- Biospecimen accessioning into Freezerworks
- Curation of sample quality metadata
- General laboratory maintenance according to SOPs
- General quality control/assurance functions, including maintaining temperature logs
- Assist in development of SOPs
- Document protocol deviations
- Teaches lab protocols and safety procedures to other lab members
- Performs assays and research procedures according to lab standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Records experimental techniques and data according to laboratory protocol. Calculates accurately test results for statistical purposes. Examines, interprets, compiles and reports result to Principal Investigator.
- Maintains laboratory and equipment according to SOPs. Documents and reports problems to appropriate personnel.
- Participates in lab meetings.
- Teaches lab protocols and safety procedures to other lab members.
- Assists in coordinating technical direction of work to ensure effective and cost-efficient completion of research project.
- Assists with lab administrative duties such as supply requisitioning, scheduling equipment service, distributing work assignments and monitoring expenditures.
- Fulfills continuing education and regulatory requirements related to research performed including safety and compliance training.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Knowledge of basic lab techniques including pipetting, staining, culture techniques, aliquoting.
- Able to perform basic lab maintenance tasks.
- Knowledge of quality control.
- Knowledge of safety practices related to work performed.
- Skilled in use of computer software related to research needs.
- Able to instruct others in lab and safety protocols.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following.
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's
- EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
- Post-secondary biological science education.
- Must be flexible with work hours with sample processing needs.
- Knowledge of basic lab techniques including pipetting, staining, and aliquoting.