Research Assistant
Mindlance2
Posted: January 10, 2017
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Quick Summary
Research Assistant is responsible for handling RNA/DNA samples, verifying specimen compliance, and resolving issues.
Required Skills
Job Description
Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.
Top 3 critical skills: Pipeting skills, Sample management and proper handling of RNA/DNA, time management and organizational skills
Minimum education experience required: A.S. minimum; B.S. preferred
Experience required: 0-2 years
Job Description / Requirements: Candidates must have RNA/DNA extraction experience
Primary Responsibilities:
• Biospecimen processing, verification of specimen compliance, sample issue resolution and accessioning into LIMS.
• Biospecimen destruction in accordance with lab SOPs
• Adherence to biohazard, safety, CLIA and company standard protocols
• Preparing and retrieving biospecimens for storage
• Arrange samples in proper order into specimen containers
• Properly pack specimen containers into shipping boxes and ship specimens
• Receiving shipments from outside labs
• Store and log received shipments
• Maintain biospecimen inventory
• Perform and maintain lab supply inventory and order as appropriate
• Perform basic instrument maintenance
• Enter laboratory work into eWorkbook
· RNA/DNA extraction using automated and manual methodologies; RNA/DNA quantification
Requirements:
RNA/DNA extraction experience
Experience working in a hospital based, clinical commercial or research lab, performing biological and clinical specimen processing and handling.
Associate's degree (A.S.) in a scientific discipline as a minimum, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to work independently
Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while adhering to lab SOPs mandatory.
Previous knowledge of Universal Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogen training, MS word and excel preferable.
Must possess skills necessary for biological and clinical sample processing and handling
Top 3 critical skills: Pipeting skills, Sample management and proper handling of RNA/DNA, time management and organizational skills
Minimum education experience required: A.S. minimum; B.S. preferred
Experience required: 0-2 years
Job Description / Requirements: Candidates must have RNA/DNA extraction experience
Requirements:
RNA/DNA extraction experience
Experience
working in a hospital based, clinical commercial or research lab, performing biological and clinical specimen processing and handling.
Associate's degree (A.S.) in a scientific discipline as a minimum, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to work independently
Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while adhering to lab SOPs mandatory.
Previous knowledge of Universal Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogen training, MS word and excel preferable.
Must possess skills necessary for biological and clinical sample processing and handling
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.