This position works under occasional supervision. Assignments are at the specialized scientific research level requiring independent judgment. Assist in publishing articles and papers; supervises and trains lower level classifications, assigned lab technicians, and students. Sets up and operates complex scientific apparatus.
Daily Operations
- Performs independent research and assists with other research projects. Plans, designs, and implements re s each projects
- Prepares and maintains culture media, reagents, and grows cultures (cells, viruses, etc.)
- Performs library research; prepares compounds; interprets experimental test data; cuts, stains and mounts specimens
- Compiles, processes and analyzes data
- Documents research procedures and results according to department guidelines
- Develops reports from research data gathered; maintains reports and records; codes data for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data via computer; analyzes, interprets and verifies data
- Conducts research in particular field of knowledge and assists with publishing data in professional journals
- Write reviews and edits various materials for publication. Researches articles from various sources
- Set up and operates various scientific apparatus; centrifuge, spectrometer, microscopes, homogenizers, etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of research laboratory operating policies procedures and scientific methodology, including ability to operate and maintain research tools, instruments and equipment
- Thorough knowledge of the use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, reagents, and the ability to perform a variety of laboratory procedures
- Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing including ability to analyze and extract data from conversation and documents for research projects
- Ability to independently conduct research following established department guidelines
- Strong supervisory skills and ability to effectively train and evaluate personnel on laboratory research methods and procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally
- Ability to operate PC software and other office technology
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a pertinent field of study, with a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience preferred. One-year laboratory research support staff supervision, preferred.