Research Assistant I or II - Neurology - Dr. Tiwari Lab jobs in United States
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Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development ยท 1 day ago

Research Assistant I or II - Neurology - Dr. Tiwari Lab

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development is dedicated to improving children's health through a collaborative approach in patient care and scientific advancement. They are seeking a Research Assistant I or II for Dr. Tiwari's Lab, responsible for performing laboratory procedures, maintaining strong client relationships, and assisting with lab administration tasks.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a Resource - Demonstrate competence in specific knowledge, skills and behaviors. Effectively communicate with team members and contribute to their growth by sharing knowledge, experience, and skills. Stay abreast of changes in key systems. Serve as a resource to the department in specific area(s)
Perform Laboratory Procedures - Prepare media, reagents, and solutions. Perform procedures and experiments as instructed by senior laboratory personnel. Maintain mouse colony (organize and breed). Take ear and tail biopsies of mice for genotype analysis. Collect samples as instructed; deliver or process samples. Perform DNA purification and PCR techniques for genotype analysis. Analyze transgenic DNA using Southern blotting. Perform computer data entry and maintain records. Maintain complete, accurate, and legible records and appropriate computer databases. Obtain accurate and reproducible results when using established techniques
Customer Service - Maintain/manage strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders. Respond to requests quickly and effectively. Identify and understand customer needs and expectations and meets them. Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders
Lab Administration - Assist with ordering and maintaining supplies. Maintain lab supplies of autoclaved items. Assist in answering and directing incoming telephone calls; take and relay messages. Use and maintain laboratory equipment appropriately. Provide appropriate safety monitoring checks for assigned laboratory (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.) as specifically instructed. Assist in training students and new/junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment

Qualification

DNA purificationPCR techniquesSouthern blottingLaboratory proceduresCustomer serviceRecord keepingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
No directly related experience
2 years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
May require an Associate degree, vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent

Company

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development

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