Staff Research Associate I – OB-GYN

Under
the direct supervision of the Biospecimen Core Manager and the Clinical Trials
Director, this position will assist in the Biospecimen Core Unit and serve as a
research assistant for the non-therapeutic biospecimen studies for the
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This includes assisting with both clinical research
responsibilities and laboratory specific tasks such as: screening and
identifying eligible patients; coordination of patient follow-up per protocol
timepoints; clinical data entry; appropriate processing, aliquoting, and
storing of specimens; preparation and maintenance of commonly used reagents and
stock solutions; and other clinical research and laboratory duties as assigned.

Limited may convert to career.

Hourly salary range: $28.69 – $34.21.

Required:

• Bachelor
  of Science degree or equivalent experience in chemistry, microbiology,
  biochemistry and molecular biology
• Skill
  in routine molecular and cellular biology techniques with and without
  laboratory equipment.
• Ability
  to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis sufficiently to convey
  experimental results to principal investigators.
• Ability
  to take direction as well as to work independently.
• Ability
  to follow direction and follow the appropriate steps according to protocols.
• Writing
  skills and ability sufficient to fully and accurately document all lab work in
  a notebook according to lab standards.
• Ability
  to analyze research data and prepare clear, concise and accurate technical
  reports.
• Interpersonal
  skill to interact and collaborate effectively with scientist coworkers,
  graduate students and faculty.
• Ability
  to organize raw data into relevant formats.
• Ability
  to create and maintain accurate inventories of various items.
• Reading
  skills sufficient to understand specific protocol relevant journal articles,
  and equipment.
• Computer
  literacy and ability to perform data entry.
• Ability
  to work standing for long stretches of time and up to 90% of the day.
• Ability
  to work with research animals, and perform basic dissections and euthanasia.
• Experience
  and ability with cell and tissue culture methods

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