Research Assistant

archildrens; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S in Little Rock seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support the Gene Classifier to Predict SARS-CoV-2 project. You will read protocols, perform experiments, operate equipment, and help develop and validate lab methods.

Requires a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor's degree preferred) and up to 2 years of related experience. This full-time, on-site position offers hourly pay between $17.20 and $21.50, with safety-sensitive designations and tobacco-free workplace policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field recommended.
• High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Reads, understands, and questions clinical research protocols to ensure reliable research results.
• Conducts experiments and assists in experimental design and planning for protocols and the development of new lab methods, assays and experimental techniques.
• Collects laboratory samples and conducts various assays to analyze the samples.
• Learns to operate lab equipment needed to conduct all aspects of research protocols.
• Prepares reports of lab results.
• Understands the MSDS's of any chemical and/or radioactive materials in the lab. Keeps records of radioactive and chemical usage and disposes radioactivity and chemicals appropriately as required by law.
• Works closely with supervisor(s) to ensure proper procedures are carried out by various lab personnel to meet deadlines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (recommended)

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC034384 Gene Classifier to Predict SARS-CoV-2

Salary:

Most new hires start between $17.20-$21.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Assists investigators in many aspects of the research projects including conducting experiments, operating equipment, analyzing the samples utilizing various assay techniques and compiling the data for various presentations. Assists in the development of new assays and experimental techniques.

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience:

High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Description

• 1. Reads, understands, and questions clinical research protocols to ensure reliable research results.
• 2. Conducts experiments and assists in experimental design and planning for protocols and the development of new lab methods, assays and experimental techniques
• 3. Collects laboratory samples and conducts various assays to analyze the samples.
• 4. Learns to operate lab equipment needed to conduct all aspects of research protocols.
• 5. Prepares reports of lab results
• 6. Understand the MSDS's of any chemical and /or radioactive materials in the lab. Keeps records of radioactive and chemical usage and disposes radioactivity and chemicals appropriately as required by law.
• 7. Works closely with supervisor(s) to insure proper procedures are carried out by various lab personnel in order to meet critical deadlines.
• 8. Performs other related duties as assigned.