Research Assistant

Research Assistant

The Research Assistant provides essential support for laboratory research activities. This position is responsible for assisting with laboratory procedures, maintaining equipment and supplies, and ensuring a well‑organized and efficient research environment. The role is ideal for individuals interested in gaining hands‑on experience in biomedical research.

Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's)

• Degree in a science field of biology, chemistry, or a related field.
• Laboratory experience through coursework or employment.

• Perform routine laboratory tasks, including preparing solutions, reagents, and media.
• Assist with basic experimental procedures under supervision.
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment, ensuring proper operation.
• Collect, label, and process biological samples according to standard protocols.
• Accurately record data in laboratory notebooks and digital systems.
• Assist in inventory management and ordering laboratory supplies.
• May assist in animal husbandry, collection of physiological data, and euthanasia.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requires frequent bending at the waist, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, occasional carrying or lifting up to 75 pounds, occasional push/pull, frequent walking, standing, sitting, driving, and occasional exposure to unpleasant or physically demanding conditions such as high noise level, heat and cold, potentially hazardous equipment, radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic chemicals.

• Time Type:
  Full time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
  No
• Pay Class:
  Hourly
• FTE %: 100
• Work Shift:
  
  Day
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Grant Funded – Yes