Research Assistant I, Mineral Metabolism

About the Role

This position provides responsible and skilled technical assistance in performing assignments requiring experience and good knowledge of techniques and practices related to medical and scientific research. The role supports both diagnostic clinics and clinical research efforts of the Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research. The Mineral Metabolism Laboratory provides analysis support primarily for physicians seeing patients with kidney stones and osteoporosis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in receipt and accessioning of samples received in the lab from various diagnostic clinics and other research labs.
• Assists in reporting results in the patient medical records system (EPIC) to diagnostic clinics.
• Performs specialized procedures for clinical research projects and reports results to the Supervisor and Principal Investigator.
• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific fields.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.
• Collaborates with the supervisor or other research personnel in the preparation of scientific papers for publication.
• Reads literature and confers with the supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.
• Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
• May plan for and provide working supervision to the work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Chemistry background is preferred.
• Experience with ELISA test methods, immunoextraction, and liquid chromatography is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of various types of equipment used in the laboratory.
• Accuracy and precision in all phases of experimental investigation.
• Moderate judgment in the application of procedures and practices to work problems.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment.
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment.
• Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience:
• 1 year Research experience at the level of Research Technician or equivalent with a Bachelor's degree.
• 4 years Research experience including two years at the level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college.
• 6 years Research experience with High School Diploma or GED equivalent including 2 years at the level of Research Technician or equivalent.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Physical Requirements:
• Handling
• Repetitive Motions
• Sitting
• Standing
• Working Conditions:
• Hazards
• Laboratory Setting