Research Assistant (M. Rosen Lab)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Benefits

On-site Training

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NEOMED's Department of Biomedical Sciences seeks a Research Assistant (M. Rosen Lab) to support experiments, data collection, and analyses under supervision. The role includes maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, and adhering to ethical standards in a collaborative university lab environment.

The starting pay range is $15.38–$17.94 per hour, commensurate with experience, with full-time benefits. A Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences and at least one year of research experience are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any biomedical sciences related field or equivalent education and/or training.
• Minimum 1 year research experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up experiments and conducting research projects with precision and safety.
• Follow safety protocols and ethical standards applicable to the research.
• Prepare animals for procedures including anesthesia and sample collection when applicable.
• Record and organize data, analyze results, and update lab notebooks and databases.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory and report equipment issues promptly.

Education

Bachelor's degree in any biomedical sciences related field or equivalent education and/or training

Job description

Research Assistant (M. Rosen Lab)

Position Type: Research

Department: Biomedical Sciences

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: BW4

Summary: Under general supervision of the PrincipalInvestigator, assist in conducting experiments, collecting andanalyzing and interpreting data, maintaining laboratory andequipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethicalstandards.

Principal Functional Responsibilities:

ExperimentalAssistance and Safety: Collaborate with researchers to setup experiments and perform research projects. Execute experimentalprocedures with precision and attention to detail.Adhere to safetyprotocols and guidelines to maintain a secure work environment.Follow ethical standards and regulatory requirements applicable tothe research field. Prepare animals for various research protocolsincluding anesthesia, surgical procedures and samplecollection.

Data Collection and Analysis: Record and organizedata generated from experiments. Assist in the analysis ofexperimental results using appropriate software and tools.Summarize findings and contribute to the preparation of researchreports. Compile and update laboratory notebooks, databases, andelectronic records with the detailed records of the experimentalprocedures, observations and results.

Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain laboratory in aclean and orderly manner. Ensure the proper functioning ofequipment and promptly report any issues. Monitor and maintainlaboratory equipment used for animal care andexperimentation.

Other Duties: Perform other duties asassigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any biomedical sciences related field orequivalent education and/or training.
• Minimum 1 year research experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements: Ability to collect and analyzeexperimental data and handle animals when applicable. Must be ableto utilize applicable laboratory equipment necessary for the job,as well as a phone, computer and other office equipment.

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast OhioMedical University's (NEOMED) Department of BiomedicalSciences

NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-basedmedical university committed to educating health professionals,advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We areseeking a ResearchTechnician or Research Assistant (seetechnician posting) who wants to contribute to meaningfulwork in a collaborative researchenvironment.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborativeand team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling ourmission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued,and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, weseek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrivein a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose valuesalign this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Pay Rate Range: $15.38 – $17.94,commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare Coverage

• Competitive medical,dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account(HSA)
• Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverageoptions, and Life insurance

Retirement

State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you planfor the future

Paid Time Off

Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidayseach year

Additional Benefits

• Educational benefits with our partner universities(Policy#3349-07-45)
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-sitetraining and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthywork-life balance

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunitiesto qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age,color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, transgender status, status as a parent duringpregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a father of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms itscommitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies andpractices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 etseq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexualharassment.