Staff Research Associate II

Position Summary

Seeking Laboratory Technician to support MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS). An ideal candidate with strong lab skills and attention to detail, this role is key to advancing critical public health research.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

Experience organization and data handling (Required)

Experience in aseptic techniques required for microbiology and lymphocyte culture. (Required)

Experience in working as part of a team. (Required)

Experience in listening skills to understand tasks and assignments. (Required)

Experience in following, modifying and preparing laboratory protocols as appropriate. (Required)

Experience in computing cell concentrations and other needed laboratory calculations. (Required)

Experience in setting priorities which accurately reflect relative importance of tasks and responsibilities. (Required)

Experience in effective interpersonal interactions with all research staff (technical and professional). (Required)

Experience in accurate pipetting techniques. (Required)

Working knowledge of solution separation. (Required)

Working knowledge of laboratory safety procedures associated with processing human body fluids. (Required)

Ability to write clearly and concisely laboratory data, notes and directions and to label stored specimens clearly and accurately. (Required)

Ability to respond to necessary changes in schedules and workloads cooperatively. (Required)

Ability to speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to a) obtain and convey information; b) discuss laboratory procedures. (Required)

Ability to recognize problem situations and take appropriate action, including notification of appropriate personnel, if necessary. (Required)

Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload. (Required)

Ability to work independently and solve problems without immediate supervision. Ability to enter repository location data in computer. (Required)

Ability to move and hook up heavy liquid nitrogen tanks to freezers safely. (Required)

Availability on Saturdays from 12-9 PM. (Required)

Ability to code in R or other statistical programming language. (Preferred)

Effectively operate the following equipment:1.Microscope2.Programmed Freezer3.Centrifuges4.Pipetting devices5.Plate reader6.Computer7.Cell counters (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Union/Policy Covered

RX-Research Support Professionals
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