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Posted: 23-Jan-25
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Internal Number: 145858420
The OBGYN department is seeking to hire a full time Staff Research Associate I (SRA I) in a cutting-edge gynecologic oncology research laboratory. Under the mentorship of the PI you will focus on conducting minimal risk, specimen-based clinical research on women’s health. More specifically, you will work with various investigators to identify and consent research subjects and obtain tissue and other specimens on various studies. In this role you will be responsible for the processing of these human specimens according to established and approved protocols for downstream genomic analysis towards understanding the molecular, cellular and genetic events involved in the formation and progression of gynecologic diseases.
Pay Range: $26.52 - $31.63 hourly.
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology
- Skill in routine molecular and cellular biology techniques with and without laboratory equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis sufficiently to convey experimental results to principal investigators.
- Ability to take direction as well as to work independently.
- Ability to follow direction and follow the appropriate steps according to protocols.
- Writing skills and ability sufficient to fully and accurately document all lab work in a notebook according to lab standards.
- Ability to analyze research data and prepare clear, concise and accurate technical reports.
- Interpersonal skill to interact and collaborate effectively with scientist co-workers, graduate students and faculty.
- Skill in handling and disposing of contaminated material according to protocol.
- Ability to organize raw data into relevant formats.
- Ability to create and maintain accurate inventories of various items.
- Reading skills sufficient to understand specific protocol relevant journal articles, and equipment.
- Computer literacy and ability to perform data entry.
- Experience working with regulatory approvals and documentation
- Ability to work standing for long stretches of time and up to 90% of the day.
- Ability to work with research animals, and perform basic dissections and euthanasia.
- Experience and ability with cell and tissue culture methods
- Ability to work with clinical specimens according to standard protocols
