Job Description
Position: Research Assistant Classification: Full time; Hourly; Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $18.29 to $22.50 based on qualifications and experience
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Job Summary: Specific responsibilities may include the following: - Compiles processes and analyzes data; records research procedures and results; files and maintains records; codes data for input for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data using computers.
- Performs various clerical duties including typing, answering phones, and helping to complete applications and forms.
- Assists with Research Projects as instructed by Principal Investigator.
- Technical aspects include techniques involving culturing and storing (freezing) mycobacteria, cell culture techniques, and in vitro infection of host immune cells with M. tuberculosis, non-tuberculous mycobacteria, and possibly coronaviruses. Other techniques include RT-PCR, Western blotting, autophagy assays, apoptosis assays, and phagosome-lysosome fusion assays.
- Performs various editorial duties; writes, reviews and edits various materials for publications and grant applications.
- Maintain the laboratory facility, equipment and supplies.
- Help keep the laboratory safe, clean, efficient, and stocked with necessary supplies through purchasing.
- Maintain and control laboratory records. Maintains complete and accurate records of all test results.
- Prepares reports of data collected and tests performed. Results of findings are prepared with assistance from the researcher.
- Prepares regulatory documents for IRB, IBC, IACUC, sponsor and/or other applicable parties.
- Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the visions and mission of the institution.
- Demonstrate compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.
- Pick up and deliver materials and supplies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: - Undergraduate degree in microbiology, cellular biology, and/or molecular biology or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years prior clinical research experience with increasing responsibility.
- Prior research experience will be viewed favorably, particularly in cell culture and microbiological techniques, and Western blotting.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications: - Strong clinical knowledge highly desired.
- Experience working with Veterans.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 20 pounds. Employees must be able to freely go up and down stairs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time hourly position.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
For all Full and Part-Time DRI Positions: - 403(b) – employer match up to 5% eligibility
- AD&D
- Family Medical Leave
- Long Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Vacation Days
For all Full-Time DRI Positions: - Benefits for you and your family at the first of the month following 30 days of employment:
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Dependent Care account
- Health savings account with high-deductible health care plan
- Telehealth
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)- Candidate must be able to be federally badged via a WOC (without compensation) Letter as administered by the VA and to include any background tests or screenings as required by the VA.
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