Research Assistant II opportunity in the Critical Care - Research department. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a biology-related disciplinary and at least one-year experience in scientific or experimental research work. Experience working with myeloid cells and performing basic immunological techniques is preferred.

Shift: 10 day work week with 4 days off

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

1. Laboratory Research Activities

· Prepares and conducts experiments with biological samples.

· Isolates, purifies and analyzes cells from clinical samples.

· Performs immunological techniques such as flow cytometry and ELISA

· Isolates, purifies and analyzes RNA, DNA and protein using standard molecular biology and biochemical techniques.

· Records, validates, evaluates and analyzes research data. Presents results of experiments on a regular basis to Principal Investigator

2. Clinical Research Activities (Use for RA II position)

· Coordinates with clinical staff for project-specific collection and transport of clinical samples

· Coordinates with clinical staff to collect, enter and import project-specific clinical data

· Consolidates, analyzes, evaluates and presents clinical data regularly to the PI and in scientific meetings

• Works with the PI and lab supervisor to standardize new techniques to assess myeloid cell functions in biological samples

3. Record Keeping and Support

· Records data in accordance with methods requested.

· Maintains legible notebook and/or organized database of research data, retrieves and interprets data from multiple sources

· Order all laboratory supplies and ensures all reagents and supplies are available when needed.

· Provide assistance on projects revolving around myeloid cell function in sepsis

4. Research Safety and Compliance

· Maintains and updates all safety protocols

· Handles, stores, and disposes of chemical hazardous materials and biohazardous materials according to MDA safety guidelines and procedures.

· Maintain clean and neat work area in laboratory to ensure the most efficient functioning of the lab and a pleasant work environment.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.

Preferred: Master's degree with major course work in the one of the basic sciences and or medical field.

EXPERIENCE

Required: One-year experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience is required with preferred degree.

Preferred: Experience in handling myeloid cells and basic immunological techniques.

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Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 170799

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Days, Weekends

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 54,500

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,500

• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Soft

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

• Science Jobs: No

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