Research Assistant I

Summary: CHEManager International is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the growing BILH team. The successful candidate will support investigators by performing proteomic assays on a variety of studies, focusing on the intersection of cardiac and metabolic diseases. Responsibilities: - Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography. (essential) - Researches and collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results. With supervision, using databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing. (essential) - Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned. (essential)Due to the dynamic environment in which research exists, must show flexibility in performing principal duties and responsibilities as research projects evolve. (essential) - Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research. (essential)May demonstrate routine laboratory tasks to tests to students and other research personnel. (essential) Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required - 0-1 years related work experience required - Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access Required Skills: Proteomic Assays, DNA Sequencing, Tissue Culture, Protein Purification, Southern Blotting, PCR Analysis, Electrophoresis, Chromatography, Descriptive Statistics, Basic Hypothesis Testing, Literature Searches, Microsoft Office, Web-based Applications, Independence of Action