SP - Research Assistant 1

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UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades.

In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery looks to hire a Research Assistant I to perform research in the Weber/Duerr lab. This individual will be responsible for conducting experiments, analyzing data, and recording results while investigating tissue regeneration in axolotl salamanders. In addition, the candidate will be involved in laboratory animal care.

PURPOSE OF CLASS:

At the UCHC this class is accountable for performing the basic laboratory and/or related support tasks for assigned research projects/programs or segments of programs/projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the close supervision of an employee of higher grade; works more independently with acquired experience

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May lead paraprofessional clerical or other lower ranking employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Performs a limited range of related duties in conducting laboratory tests, provides support services for assigned research projects; may assist higher level research staff on assigned projects. Receives trainee assignments in designated research protocols, procedures, techniques and equipment; performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Basic knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures; basic knowledge of scientific techniques such as tissue culturing, reagent/solution preparation, staining, etc.; basic knowledge of experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications, laboratory equipment and procedures; basic knowledge of a science such as; chemistry, biology, microbiology, pharmacology; basic knowledge of physical and data resources in application scientific disciplines; oral and written communication skills;

ability to identify, produce, organize, analyze, evaluate and interpret data.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General

Experience:

Bachelors degree in an appropriate discipline, i.e., Biology, Medical Technology, Biochemistry, Psychology. Degrees in other areas may be substituted on a case by case basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents in this class may be required to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience working with aquatic animals using the neural behavioral assay

Working Conditions:

Incumbents in this class may be occasionally required to lift heavy objects such as standard laboratory equipment and/or trays/boxes or glassware; may be exposed to such hazards as broken glass, toxic vapors radioactive materials, and toxic or disease carrying substances.

SCHEDULE:

Up to Forty (40) hours per week. Monday - Friday. Some holidays and evening/weekend shifts may be required. Exact scheduled hours to be determined with supervisor to accommodate research needs.

The anticipated start date for this role is January 8, 2027, and the anticipated end date for this role is June 30, 2027. The duration may be less or continued based on need. Due to the special nature of this position, continuous employment cannot be guaranteed.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.00. This position is not eligible for benefits.