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Senior Research Assistant
October 2, 2018 - November 3, 2018
The primary purpose of the Senior Research Assistant position is to provide supervision, special training to technical personnel, and /or highly technical work in research projects. Performs a series of experiments designed to supply specific information as a part of a larger project; an answer to questions in a limited field; or, in development of improved techniques, production methods or procedures in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Research Support Perform research or experimental tasks to supply information as part of a research project or laboratory. Responsible for planning and executing details of an experiment, including set up, timing (scheduled, staffed, planned), coordination of supplies and equipment at hand, functionality of equipment, trained personnel. Evaluate and interpret experimental results. Assemble, operate and troubleshoot equipment. Compile/prepare tables and charts. Assist with preparation of grant applications and progress reports.
Expertise and Specialization Apply background/experience in science, using independent evaluation, judgment and analysis. Perform research or experimental tasks in a limited field (niche) or specialty area. Master difficult, advanced, skills or technology. Develop and revise protocols, procedures, and techniques. Introduce/implement new technology. Participate in troubleshooting and resolving problems.
Laboratory Organization Supervise technicians and oversee their training. May oversee educational appointees in their work and assist them as assigned or delegated. Assess availability of supplies and advise/recommend purchasing as needed. Contribute to the laboratory; assess need for back-up and cover as necessary; cross-train. May have delegated signing authority on routine purchases. Perform other duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:Â Bachelor’s degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Preferred Education:Master’s Level Degree
Certification:Â None
Preferred Certification:Â None
Experience:Â Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.
Preferred Experience:Â Extensive experience in cell culture studies including mammalian cell culture; transfections of cell lines; post-culture analysis (cell viability, cell counting, cytoxicity and proliferation assays). Experience with RNA interference, shRNA and/or siRNA; Familiarity with CRISPR/Cas 9 and next-generation sequencing preparation. Past experience with lenti virus and retro virus mediated transduction of mammalian cell lines.
Preferred Experience:Â Extensive experience in cell culture studies including mammalian cell culture; transfections of cell lines; post-culture analysis (cell viability, cell counting, cytoxicity and proliferation assays). Experience with RNA interference, shRNA and/or siRNA; Familiarity with CRISPR/Cas 9 and next-generation sequencing preparation. Past experience with lenti virus and retro virus mediated transduction of mammalian cell lines.