Research Assistant

Dnwest; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Donor Network West is seeking an intern-level Research Assistant to support multiple research activities in a world-class laboratory. You will review project background, collect and analyze data, and present findings to staff and peers.

The role emphasizes independent work, hands-on data collection, and opportunities to learn tissue preservation and processing techniques at partner labs. Local candidates pursuing a science degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be degree-seeking students enrolled at an accredited college or university, or within a year of finishing their degree or program.
• The candidates will have completed at least a basic entry-level college biology course and be working towards a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a scientific field.
• Laboratory experience with pipets and volumetric glassware is highly desirable. Candidates must be local as this is a year around position and the work is at a DNWest facility.
• Staff will rely on the Research Assistant to be fairly independent and to perform assigned tasks in a correct and efficient manner.
• Past work history, volunteer activities, notable achievements/honors, and letters of recommendation will all be seriously considered as part of the selection process

Responsibilities

• Reviews and researches project background and status with Research Program staff.
• Participates in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, data analysis, and maintenance.
• Makes novel observations.
• Collects and interprets data.
• Draws sound scientific conclusions based on data analyses.
• Presents project reviews before colleagues and peers.
• Participates in all aspects of offering samples for research and procurements.
• May visit DNWest’s high profile academic and commercial biotech partner labs and learns new techniques and methods of tissue preservation and processing.

Skills

Data interpretation

Pipetting

Independent work

Presentation of results

Education

Bachelor of Science in a scientific field

Tools

Pipettes

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Donor Network West’s mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation and research.

At Donor Network West, we're looking for people who embody our core values: passion, excellence, equity and inclusion, and relationships. We welcome diverse perspectives and foster an environment of collaboration and service.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Assistant provides an opportunity for intern-level introductory research work by participating closely with DNWest staff in order to improve technical skills while being given a developmental opportunity in an industrial setting.

• Reviews and researches project background and status with Research Program staff.


• Participates in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, data analysis, and maintenance.


• Makes novel observations.


• Collects and interprets data.


• Draws sound scientific conclusions based on data analyses. The results of these studies, and the conclusion generated, will impact research plans and advancement decisions on experimental materials.


• Presents project reviews before colleagues and peers.


• Participates in all aspects of offering samples for research and procurements.


• May visit DNWest’s high profile academic and commercial biotech partner labs and learns new techniques and methods of tissue preservation and processing.


• This position is intended to provide a mutually beneficial arrangement where the Research Assistant will receive highly valuable experience working in a world class laboratory while staff will benefit from having more time to focus on advanced tasks and project work.


• Staff will rely heavily on the Research Assistant to be fairly independent and to perform assigned tasks in a correct and efficient manner. As a result, past work history, volunteer activities, notable achievements/honors, and letters of recommendation will all be seriously considered as part of the selection process for this position.


• Candidates must be a degree-seeking students enrolled at an accredited college or university, or within a year of finishing their degree or program.


• The candidates will have completed at least a basic entry-level college biology course and be working towards a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a scientific field.


• Laboratory experience working with pipets and volumetric glassware is highly desirable. Candidates must be local as this is a year around position and the work is at a DNWest facility.

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