program manager /research assistant1

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, and chromatography.
• Researches and collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results.
• With supervision, using databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing.
• Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research or as assigned.
• Shows flexibility in performing principal duties and responsibilities as research projects evolve.
• Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements.
• Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research.
• May demonstrate routine laboratory tasks to students and other research personnel.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications (which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures.
• Ability to address routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures.
• Ability to follow general instructions and procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other medical center staff.
• Ability to understand spoken English to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors.
• Ability to communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families, and medical center staff.
• Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff, and/or external contacts.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature Of The Job

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

Compensation

• Hourly Wage Range: $19.23 - $26.44