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Brown University Health · 3 months ago

Research Assistant

positionProvidence, RI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$41K/yr - $67K/yr
date0+ years exp

Brown University Health is seeking a Research Assistant to conduct experiments using in vivo and in vitro techniques under supervision. The role involves performing minor surgeries on animals, collecting and analyzing data, and reviewing literature in the scientific field to support research efforts.

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Responsibilities

Calibrates and sets up equipment to be used in monitoring animal response and collecting data during the experiment
Performs minor surgery on research animals as inserting monitoring catheters, or isolating, suturing and electronically stimulating nerves
Conducts experiments according to established protocols and research methodology using in vivo techniques such as stimulating various nerves and administering drugs and hormones
Uses in vitro techniques following standard procedures, such as conducting clinical assays on blood granulocytes
Operates monitoring equipment to gather data such as the effect of various drugs on nerves and sophisticated equipment to analyze serum, tissue samples, etc
Gathers, tabulates, graphs, develops explanatory charts and analyzes data using statistical methodology
May use computer programming to assist in data analysis
Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of interest for information in order to better understand the research conducted and to gather data
Performs routine laboratory cleaning and maintenance functions as required
Prepares reagents and/or drugs for use in conducting experiments
Participates in planning research protocols, developing research methodologies on providing input for the interpretation of data

Qualification

Statistical methodologyResearch methodologyVivo techniquesVitro techniquesComputer programmingLaboratory maintenanceData analysisLiterature review

Required

Completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in the scientific field of the research being conducted
Requires a working knowledge of statistics, computer programming and research methodology
Requires a professional level of knowledge of the scientific field germane to the research being conducted
Three to six months related experience
Works in a laboratory environment with possible exposure to human and animal serum, chemical reagents, animal subjects and radioactive materials

Company

Brown University Health

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Brown University Health provides an integrated academic health system offering hospital services, outpatient care and clinical education.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.brownhealth.org

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