Research Assistant I

USU - Dept of Microbiology; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

USU - Dept of Microbiology is seeking a Research Assistant to provide laboratory and technical support to senior staff in a research environment. The role involves performing data collection, organizing data, and ensuring accurate data entry according to SOPs.

The candidate will maintain lab supplies, ensure cleanliness, and assist in preparing technical reports and protocols while communicating detailed observations from experiments. Some training may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences as preferred
• 0–2 years of experience required
• Prior research experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Performs research projects, including data collection and organization; follows SOPs
• Performs data entry accurately and maintains data records and inventories
• Maintains laboratory supplies and ensures cleanliness per practices
• Creates, collects, disseminates, and maintains study data
• Assists in preparing technical reports, summaries, and protocols
• Creates and communicates detailed observations on experiments
• May perform other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor; may attend required training

Skills

Cloning/molecular techniques

Bacterial culture growth

Cell culture growth

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Follow detailed instructions

Background check readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences

Job description

The Research Assistant provides laboratory and technical support to senior technical and professional staff and solves less complex problems in carrying out research projects in a laboratory environment.

• Performs research projects, including the collection and organization of data. Follows instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Performs data entry in accurate, timely, and efficient manner. Maintains clear and accurate data collection records and inventories in accordance with Good Clinical and/or Good Laboratory practices.
• Maintains supplies in the laboratory and ensures proper cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with Good Clinical and/or Good Laboratory practices.
• Creates, collects, disseminates, and maintains appropriate study data.
• Assists in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and protocols.
• Creates and communicates detailed observations on experiments.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably focusing on biological sciences.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.
• Prior research experience is preferred, but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Prior experience with cloning/molecular techniques, bacterial and cell culture growth is highly desirable.
• Perform research projects, including data collection and organization of data.
• Follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Perform data entry in accurate, timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains clear and accurate data collection records and inventories in accordance with Good Clinical and/or Good Laboratory practices.
• Maintains supplies in the laboratory and ensures proper cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with Good Clinical and/or Good Laboratory practices.
• Creates, collects, disseminates, and maintains appropriate study data.
• Assists in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and protocols.
• Creates and communicates detailed observations on experiments.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.