Research Assistant

Open 29d

Top 3 critical skills: Pipeting skills, Sample management and proper handling of RNA/DNA, time management and organizational skills

Minimum education experience required: A.S. minimum; B.S. preferred

Experience required: 0-2 years

Job Description / Requirements: Candidates must have RNA/DNA extraction experience

Primary Responsibilities:

• Biospecimen processing, verification of specimen compliance, sample issue resolution and accessioning into LIMS.

• Biospecimen destruction in accordance with lab SOPs

• Adherence to biohazard, safety, CLIA and company standard protocols

• Preparing and retrieving biospecimens for storage

• Arrange samples in proper order into specimen containers

• Properly pack specimen containers into shipping boxes and ship specimens

• Receiving shipments from outside labs

• Store and log received shipments

• Maintain biospecimen inventory

• Perform and maintain lab supply inventory and order as appropriate

• Perform basic instrument maintenance

• Enter laboratory work into eWorkbook

· RNA/DNA extraction using automated and manual methodologies; RNA/DNA quantification

Requirements:

RNA/DNA extraction experience

Experience working in a hospital based, clinical commercial or research lab, performing biological and clinical specimen processing and handling.

Associate's degree (A.S.) in a scientific discipline as a minimum, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to work independently

Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while adhering to lab SOPs mandatory.

Previous knowledge of Universal Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogen training, MS word and excel preferable.

Must possess skills necessary for biological and clinical sample processing and handling