RESEARCH ASSISTANT PRN

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

COOPER PEDIATRICS in Camden, New Jersey is hiring a Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigator and the research team. The ideal candidate will assist in the preparation of IRB protocols and consent forms, maintain clinical data, and work on molecular techniques including PCR, cell culture, and flow cytometry. This position requires proficiency in mouse husbandry and a high school diploma or GED. Successful candidates will have strong organizational skills and a collaborative spirit, as work may require early mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of research experience.
• Knowledge of general principles in genetics and molecular biology.
• Impeccable organization and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigator with IRB protocols and consent forms.
• Maintain, collect and prepare records of data for presentations.
• Process clinical samples using HE or IHC techniques.
• Train residents or fellows under supervision in research methods.

Skills

Prior experience in a biological research laboratory

Ability to analyze research results using statistical software

Strong communication skills

Proficient in mouse husbandry

PCR-based genotyping

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

DNA, RNA, and protein isolation techniques

Molecular cloning

Western blotting

Education

High School or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Short Description

Assists the Principal Investigator and other members of the research team with preparation of IRB protocols, consent forms, and development of study budget. Work as a team player with all involved in the studies.

Working knowledge of general principles in genetics and molecular biology, as well as accurate and timely record keeping, impeccable organization, and demonstrated interest in working in a laboratory setting is needed to excel in this role.

• The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a biological research laboratory and experience working with rodents in a wet lab setting
• Ability to analyze research results using statistical software
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office suite or similar spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation software
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and strong communication skills are required
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to administer study protocols, as necessary
• Maintaining, collecting and preparing records of data as well as results for presentations, papers, etc.
• Processing the clinical samples such as embedding, section and staining using HE or IHC as needed
• Maintaining a mouse colony, contributing experimentally to ongoing research projects and overseeing general laboratory operations and laboratory supplies
• Training residents or fellows under supervision in research methods and procedures as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned
• The successful candidate must be proficient in mouse husbandry, PCR-based genotyping, cell culture, flow cytometry, as well as DNA, RNA, and protein isolation and detection techniques. Additionally, this candidate must excel in standard molecular biology techniques and assays and have skill sets in molecular cloning, cell culture, western blotting and PCR

Experience Required

0-2 years research experience.

Education Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL OR GED