Research Assistant IV

Job description

Title: Research Assistant IV (Multiple Openings) Duties: Conduct independent and directed scientific studies and research in support of a Principal Investigator's research. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. Provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) training according to regulations. Maintain optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. Operate laboratory apparatus and equipment. Develop, set-up, and verify new procedures in the lab. Standardize and establish new published procedures. Evaluate innovative techniques. Participate in the development of new assays and testing of new protocols. Modify existing procedures as necessary to troubleshoot or make modifications based on changes in research design. Design and perform experiments and record data. Follow and formulate both existing and new research protocols. Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used. Analyze data, perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, and interpret results. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all labor...