Job Description
Job Description
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Technician roles are posted at all levels 1, 2, and Senior and will be filled based on skills, certifications and experience.
The Research Associate (RA) will be engaged in executing experiments with guidance and delivering results according to scheduled deadlines.
The RA is expected to produce quality data and effectively communicate relevant findings and issues to scientific peers and management.
The RA will also assist with data review, equipment maintenance, and inventory of samples, reagents, and supplies. Some duties include but not limited to, process biological samples and perform lysis procedures for analysis (blood, tissue, etc.
purify DNA and RNA from biological samples, perform sample analysis procedures under guidance from the scientific staff.
This is a non-exempt role that is eligible for overtime after 40 hours in a workweek and has no supervisory responsibility.
An associate degree with 1-2 years of related experience required. Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline preferred. 1-3 years of experience with general laboratory techniques and data collection preferred.
Laboratory courses will be considered when accompanied by appropriate collegiate transcript for review.) Experience with micro pipetting is ideal.
The person filling this position will spend approximately 10% in an office setting and 90% in the laboratory. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals.
There will be handling of, and / or exposure to, animal tissue and zoonotic organisms. Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 masks and respirators and ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.