Research Assistant II - Qiao Lab

Position Details

Job Title:

RESEARCH ASST II

Position Number: 8150712

Job Category:
University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Campus:
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name: MICROBIOLOGY

Location Code: MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

The Research Assistant II – Qiao Lab position supports:

• Research projects by performing lab assays and analysis.
• Carrying out experiments as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI).
• Assisting PI, Research Staff, and Students with various lab procedures and projects and performing statistical analysis.
• Performing analysis of biological literature, including analysis of primary scientific literature. Analysis requires familiarity with basic knowledge in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Virology and Immunology, and the ability to organize productive searches of scientific databases.
• Assisting PI to prepare IACUC applications, Grant applications, and manuscript applications.
• Other Duties:
  • Maintains orderly records.
  • Maintains a safe and orderly working environment.
  • Ensures compliance with safety regulations.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Biological or Physical Sciences.
• 1 – 2 years of previous job-related experience.

• Master's Degree in Biological or Physical Sciences.
• 3 – 5 years of previous job-related experience.
• Strong interest in science with self-motivation.
• Fast to learn and apply new skills.
• Proficiency with mouse colony management and handling.
• Familiarity with IACUC protocol writing, amendment and ability to follow Vivarium regulations and animal study ethics.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible in planning, coordinating and generating mice for multiple research projects.
• Ability to follow existing protocols and establish new procedures following publicly available methods.
• Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks accurately and consistently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Prism, and other routine computer software for data analysis.
• An effective Team Player with strong interpersonal skills.

N/A

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications.
• Database Skills.

No

No

Yes

None

Animals

02/18/2025

Open until filled

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $22.50/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $18.50/hr

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