Research Assistant-Senior (Mays Cancer Center)
Under minimal supervision, works in a biospecimen processing laboratory, operates lab equipment, performs experimental procedures, collects and processes research samples. Responsibilities include assisting or conducting a variety of sample processing, shipping samples out to sponsors and ensuring proper storage and handling of research patient samples as well as reviewing protocols to determine biospecimen processing procedures specific to protocol.
Responsibilities :
- Assists in conducting a variety of research sample processing and shipping as well as determining needs for each clinical
protocol and designing flow sheets. - Assists investigator or higher level technician with research studies, including collection of data, preparation of solutions
and set-up and maintenance of equipment. - Performs database queries of historical data and organization of data into spreadsheet for use in research studies.
- May help supervise other Research Assistants by maintaining an orderly and efficient research environment.
- Assists in the inventory of all reagents, supplies, and other materials in the research area.
- Develops flow sheets for sample processing according to individual research protocols.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Attention to detail by achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
- Ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently within a research environment or laboratory schedule.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in a basic science or related field is required.
Expereince:
Two (2) years experience is required.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
- None.