Research Assistant I – Dr. Shao

• Performs a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures, utilizing standard laboratory equipment, recording and checking results for completeness and accuracy
• Assists in troubleshooting procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor
• Performs the following techniques typically required for the laboratory/study: Maintains records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed
• Maintains equipment, lab area, and supplies in a neat professional manner
• Sterilize and clean glassware, and prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures
• Inventories supplies, alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents
• Processes order for supplies and/or animals. Attends courses in safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous, flammable, corrosive, and toxic materials
• Carries out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols
• Conducts literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I
• Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers and technicians to exchange information

Bachelor's degree is required

• flexible schedules
• affordable health, vision and dental insurance
• child care and student loan subsidies
• generous levels of time off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Pension
• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
• cell phone plan discounts
• discounted rates on T-passes