Research Assistant PD

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking personnel to conduct physiological experiments on animals, calibrate monitoring equipment, and perform minor surgeries under established protocols. The role involves collecting data, applying statistics, and interpreting results to advance research findings.

Responsibilities include literature review, data analysis, and collaboration with the team to plan methods and interpret outcomes within a per diem work arrangement at The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in the scientific field related to the research.
• Requires a working knowledge of statistics, computer programming and research methodology.
• Professional level knowledge of the scientific field related to the research.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates and sets up equipment for monitoring animal response and data collection.
• Performs minor surgery on research animals (catheters, isolating nerves).
• Conducts experiments using in vivo and in vitro techniques per established protocols.
• Gathers, tabulates, graphs and analyzes data with statistical methods; may assist with programming.
• Reviews literature to inform research and aid data interpretation.

Skills

Statistics

Computer programming

Research methodology

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in a scientific field

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Summary

Under supervision and following established policies and procedures, conducts experiments using in vivo/or in vitro techniques. Performs minor surgery on animals. Operates monitoring equipment; collects and analyzes data using statistical methodology. Reviews literature in the field for informational purposes or to gather data.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Responsibilities

Calibrates and sets up equipment to be used in monitoring animal response and collecting data during the experiment. Performs minor surgery on research animals as inserting monitoring catheters, or isolating, suturing and electronically stimulating nerves. Conducts experiments according to established protocols and research methodology using in vivo techniques such as stimulating various nerves and administering drugs and hormones. Uses in vitro techniques following standard procedures, such as conducting clinical assays on blood granulocytes. Operates monitoring equipment to gather data such as the effect of various drugs on nerves and sophisticated equipment to analyze serum, tissue samples, etc. Gathers, tabulates, graphs, develops explanatory charts and analyzes data using statistical methodology. May use computer programming to assist in data analysis. Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of interest for information in order to better understand the research conducted and to gather data. Performs routine laboratory cleaning and maintenance functions as required. Prepares reagents and/or drugs for use in conducting experiments. Participates in planning research protocols, developing research methodologies on providing input for the interpretation of data.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in the scientific field off the research being conducted.Requires a working knowledge of statistics, computer programming and research methodology.Requires a professional level of knowledge of the scientific field germane to the research being conducted.

Experience

Three to six months related experience.Works in a laboratory environment with possible exposure to human and animal serum, chemical reagents, animal subjects and radioactive materials.Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety protocols.

Pay Range

$19.97-$32.96

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

per diem

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required

No