TalentBurst | Research Associate I CA | san diego, ca at TalentBurst

Research Associate I
06 Months

San Diego, CA
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research Associate I responsible for designing and performing experiments while collaborating and communicating effectively.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role:

• Performs minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.
• Understands experimental goal and may provide input to the experimental design.
• Analyzes data from individual experiment with input from supervisor and documents work in laboratory notebook or report.
• Able to summarize a group of experiments.
• Effectively communicates with peers and supervisor. May present data in group meetings.
• Prepares reagents and panels.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participates in lab maintenance activities.
• Maintains training log.
• Ensures proper transportation, handling, and disposal of hazardous, bio-hazardous and/or infectious substances.
• Operates and calibrates all general lab equipment.
• With instruction from supervisor, may write study protocols and reports to support part of the project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good knowledge of GLP.
Working knowledge of laboratory safety and record keeping.
Strong mathematics skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Microsoft Office Suite: Powerpoint, Excel, Word.
Education:
B.A./B.S. Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
Experience:
0 - 2 years post-baccalaureate laboratory experience in academia or industry.
M.S. without thesis Equivalency: Depending of the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competences may be considered in place of the state requirements.
Example: if a job Level typically requires an Associates' Degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could be included 4 years of experience or a Bachelor's Degree.
Occupational Demands Work is performed in both a lab and an office environment. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Some occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; ability to listen and understand instruction. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.

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