Research Associate I - Microbiology and Immunology

About the position

Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations.
• Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions.
• Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.
• Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis.
• Assembles, calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent; no experience required.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in a research laboratory.
• Experience with molecular biology experiments.
• Comfortable handling mice for research experiments.
• Not sensitive to mice in the laboratory environment.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws.