Research Specialist I Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

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Job Responsibility

Under general guidance and with latitude for exercising independent technical judgment, performs research related activities limited in scope and complexity in a specialized field
Provides direct research support and offers opportunity for future experimental and scientific development
This work will support the planning, design, and execution of experiments as well as direct studies
The Research Specialist will use existing protocols and will collaborate with other laboratories
Works independently with occasional input on modifying, varying or adapting standard laboratory procedures to meet special needs of research projects
Provides direct research support at the professional entry level
Works independently with only occasional suggestions in modifying, varying or adapting standard procedures and experiments in the culture of human or rodent primary, Embryonic Stem cells (ES), Human Embryonic Kidney 293 Cells (HEK293) cells or Induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) cells in a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment
Works independently with only occasional suggestions in modifying, varying or adapting standard laboratory procedures in a variety of moderately-complex rodent surgery, microscopy including time- lapse imaging, histological procedures, laboratory tests, analyses and observations which may require nonstandard procedures and complex instrumentation
Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes simple repairs
Analyzes material with computer-aided microscopy
Performs analyses and scientific data reductions by using standard methods and develops modifications of standard methods to meet special situations
Searches literature for references to technical problems involved in research projects
writes technical protocols
performs standard statistical analyses of data
and assists in the preparation of materials for publication
Frequently gives both oral and written reports, including but not limited to, statistical and photographic analysis of data

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biological discipline or related field
One year of applicable experience in laboratory setting
Or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Applicants should be self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as in a collaborative setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication
Ability to readily learn new experimental techniques
Strong analytical, communication, organizational and computer skills

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