Research Assistant

Mindlance; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting company in Groton, Connecticut, is seeking candidates with RNA/DNA extraction experience for a laboratory position. Ideal applicants should have an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include biospecimen processing and adherence to lab protocols. This role requires familiarity with MS Word and Excel, as well as skills in handling biological samples.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have RNA/DNA extraction experience.
• Experience in a hospital-based, clinical commercial or research lab.
• Ability to perform and record data entry while adhering to lab SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Biospecimen processing and verification of specimen compliance.
• Adhere to biohazard and safety protocols.
• Extract RNA/DNA using automated and manual methodologies.

Skills

Pipeting skills

Sample management and proper handling of RNA/DNA

Time management and organizational skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Computer data entry

Education

Associate's degree (A.S.) in a scientific discipline

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Top 3 critical skills: Pipeting skills, Sample management and proper handling of RNA/DNA, time management and organizational skills

Minimum education experience required: A.S. minimum; B.S. preferred

Experience required: 0-2 years

Job Description / Requirements: Candidates must have RNA/DNA extraction experience

Primary Responsibilities:

• Biospecimen processing, verification of specimen compliance, sample issue resolution and accessioning into LIMS.
• Biospecimen destruction in accordance with lab SOPs
• Adherence to biohazard, safety, CLIA and company standard protocols
• Preparing and retrieving biospecimens for storage
• Arrange samples in proper order into specimen containers
• Properly pack specimen containers into shipping boxes and ship specimens
• Receiving shipments from outside labs
• Store and log received shipments
• Maintain biospecimen inventory
• Perform and maintain lab supply inventory and order as appropriate
• Enter laboratory work into eWorkbook
• RNA/DNA extraction using automated and manual methodologies; RNA/DNA quantification

Requirements:

Experience working in a hospital based, clinical commercial or research lab, performing biological and clinical specimen processing and handling.

Associate's degree (A.S.) in a scientific discipline as a minimum, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to work independently

Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while adhering to lab SOPs mandatory.

Previous knowledge of Universal Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogen training, MS word and excel preferable.

Must possess skills necessary for biological and clinical sample processing and handling

Qualifications

Top 3 critical skills: Pipeting skills, Sample management and proper handling of RNA/DNA, time management and organizational skills

Minimum education experience required: A.S. minimum; B.S. preferred

Experience required: 0-2 years

Job Description / Requirements: Candidates must have RNA/DNA extraction experience

Requirements:

Experience
working in a hospital based, clinical commercial or research lab, performing biological and clinical specimen processing and handling.

Associate's degree (A.S.) in a scientific discipline as a minimum, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to work independently

Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while adhering to lab SOPs mandatory.

Previous knowledge of Universal Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogen training, MS word and excel preferable.

Must possess skills necessary for biological and clinical sample processing and handling

Additional Information

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