Research Assistant III - Metabolism Institute

Under direct supervision, performs experiments and procedures as assigned; provides support services for research projects.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), assists with simple to moderately complex experiments using standard techniques in area of specialty assigned; maintains data/results of all experiments.
May prepare specimens and/or mix chemicals and other solutions and set up lab experiments.
May mentor and/or train less experienced staff.
May assign work to less experienced staff as required.
Maintains inventory of all research supplies; prepares purchase orders for reagents and supplies.
Performs routine maintenance of equipment.
Washes and sterilizes glassware
Performs other related duties.

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