Requisition Number
097688
Departmental Job Title
Research Assistant
Type of Position
Staff
Number of Positions Available
1
Division
Biological Sciences
Department
2012215-BSD-Medicine-Gastro
*Standard Summary
Principal contribution is providing routine or standardized laboratory or administrative duties and collecting routine data in support of research projects under direct supervision. Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with the preparation of reports and manuscripts. Maintains and orders supplies. Responsibilities may include the following non-laboratory duties: recruiting and scheduling research subjects; transcribing and coding data; assisting with developing data collection tools; managing data files; and providing general administrative support. Responsibilities may include the following laboratory duties: assisting lab members in preparing and conducting experiments; following established procedures or protocols, provides assistance to supervisor with research projects; performing basic laboratory techniques; assisting with maintaining, behavioral testing and/or surgical preparation of animals.
About the Unit
Unit Job Summary
Research Assistant: Serve as Research Assistant to Dr. David Rubin, the Section of Gastroenterology. Assist with data collection, data entry, and analysis. Prepare summaries of literature related to current research, and help in the generation of reports, abstracts, and articles for a variety of research projects.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted preferred.
Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted preferred.
Experience
One year of relevant research experience or prior experience in a medical practice/hospital preferred.
Competencies
Basic knowledge in relevant scientific field required.
Problem-solving skills required.
Attention to detail required.
Organizational skills required.
Ability to learn new research techniques or methods required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
Analytical skills preferred.
Verbal and written communication skills preferred.
Problem-solving skills required.
Attention to detail required.
Organizational skills required.
Ability to learn new research techniques or methods required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
Analytical skills preferred.
Verbal and written communication skills preferred.
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