Research Associate I - Microbiology and Immunology

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent; no experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should not be afraid of handling mice for research experiments or be sensitive to mice in the laboratory environment. Additionally, they should have some prior experience in a research laboratory and with molecular biology experiments.

Job Summary:
Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

• 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.

Skills

• Biological Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Tabulation of Data
• Equipment Calibration

Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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