Full time
Midwestern University
Glendale, AZ, USA
Summary
The Research Assistant assists Principal Investigators in both the Master of Public (M.P.H) Program and Pharmacology Department with their research and experiments. Work is performed under direct supervision of the PI or senior member of the lab. The position takes direction from both the M.P.H. Program Director and the Chair of Pharmacology Department. This individual will report to the Chair of Pharmacology.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Enters data and reviews for accuracy
Maintains an accurate laboratory notebook
Adheres to laboratory safety procedures
Assists in standard maintenance of the laboratory
Obtains quotes and performs ordering and receiving duties for lab supplies
Prepares and executes experiments including but not limited to molecular experiments (e.g., PCR), dissections, cell culture and microbial DNA extraction and sequencing
Assists with breeding and dissection of mice; handles and potentially injects mice.
Uses basic...