Research Assistant PRN. Camden LilyLifestyle

Short Description

Assists the Principal Investigator and other members of the research team with preparation of IRB protocols, consent forms, and development of study budget. Works as a team player with all involved in the studies.

• Working knowledge of general principles in genetics and molecular biology, and accurate and timely record keeping, impeccable organization, and demonstrated interest in working in a laboratory setting.
• Prior experience in a biological research laboratory and experience working with rodents in a wet lab setting.
• Ability to analyze research results using statistical software.
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office suite or similar spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to administer study protocols, as necessary.
• Maintaining, collecting and preparing records of data as well as results for presentations, papers, etc.
• Processing clinical samples such as embedding, sectioning and staining using HE or IHC as needed.
• Maintaining a mouse colony, contributing experimentally to ongoing research projects and overseeing general laboratory operations and laboratory supplies.
• Training residents or fellows under supervision in research methods and procedures as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Proficiency in mouse husbandry, PCR‑based genotyping, cell culture, flow cytometry, as well as DNA, RNA, and protein isolation and detection techniques.
• Excel in standard molecular biology techniques and assays, including molecular cloning, cell culture, western blotting and PCR.

• 0–2 years of research experience.

• High school diploma or GED.

USD $16.50 – $25.00 per hour.