Research Lab Assistant II - MIRIAD Research - IBD Institute

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About the Role

The Research Lab Assistant II performs lab cleaning and maintenance duties including washing and sterilizing glassware, operates autoclaves and other specialized equipment, using special detergents or other cleaning agents. This position assists with the ordering and maintenance of cleaning supplies inventory. The incumbent may be trained on the job in basic bench-work under close supervision of PI or other designated laboratory supervisor. May supervise or assist Research Lab Assistant I.

This role will provide hands-on support for PBMC processing while assisting our research team with other duties as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• May assist in performance of basic experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of one or more laboratory research projects in a specific area of research.
• May provide supervised technical support to PI or other designated research staff conducting basic research experiments and procedures.
• May assist in basic lab bench work under close supervision of Associate, PI and/or other designated laboratory supervisor.
• Performs administrative duties in laboratory or in accordance with research project.
• Maintains project records including maintaining detailed and accurate documentation of methods used during experiments upon request.
• Orders laboratory supplies and reagents in a timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory and laboratory equipment record keeping and coordinates equipment maintenance schedules.
• May assist with the feeding and maintenance of lab vivarium activities.

Department-Specific information:

• Performs routine lab work, processing and storage of samples.
• Assists with data entry.
• Transports samples from different locations on campus to the lab for processing.
• Maintains freezers.
• Pulls samples from freezers for disbursement or shipment.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Experience and Skills:

• 1 year of experience supporting an academic research lab and job related functions is required.
• Ability to use specialized equipment and materials.
• Ability to follow safety standards and procedures.