Required education: Bachelor’s Degree in a biological science, chemistry, physics, psychology, sociology or other health related field.

Equivalency: Will accept 48 months of equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.

Skills:

• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and regulations.


• Proficient with computers including data software and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word)


• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.


• Ability to be detail oriented.


• Ability to collect and analyze data.

Certifications:None

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  
  
  
  • Standing for prolonged periods.
  
  
  • Manual dexterity.
  
  
  • Reaching, bending, stooping, and walking.
  
  
  
  


• Environmental:
  
  
  
  • Laboratory Environment.
  
  
  • Exposure to chemicals, biohazardous materials, carcinogens, or other hazardous materials.
  
  
  
  

Department Preferences:

• This position will involve working on one or more grant-funded research projects


• This will involve research in a molecular genetics lab setting – performing mostly cell culture and molecular biology experiments


• Some research experience is preferred, but highly-motivated novices with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field will be considered


• The person filling this position would have to be highly-organized and motivated by wanting to investigate the causes and treatments for human disease

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