What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant 1 (1 year term) position at Case Western Reserve University?
Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary for this position at the time of its posting. The starting wage rate is $17.65 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.
Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Working under moderate supervision, the Research Assistant 1 will perform laboratory-based tests in COVID, sepsis, malaria, sickle cell disease, and thalassemia. The research assistant will assist in laboratory assays for sepsis and hemolysis for mouse surgeries. The research assistant will learn and use real-time immunophenotyping assay platforms such as use of whole blood ELISpot assay currently in development, to evaluate response of therapeutics from an in vitro translational model, mouse models of sepsis, and conduct biochemical assays on samples from patients and animals. This position will work with animals. This is a one-year term position.
Essential Functions
Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)
CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact with supervisor to maintain workflow.
University: Occasional contact with other departments to share information.
External: Limited or no contact with vendors to exchange information.
Students: Regular contact with student employees to exchange information.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no direct supervision of staff employees.
Qualifications
Bachelor¿s degree in science and 0 to 1 year of experience or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 0 to 2 years of experience required.
Required Skills
General laboratory environment. The employee may have to work a few hours on weekends to complete assays. The employee will be exposed to animals. Personal protective equipment, including lab coat, gloves and goggles, will be provided to limit exposure to hazards.
Case Western Reserve University's animal facilities are accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) and is managed according to the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals¿ appropriate Federal Animal Welfare Regulations, and the Public Health Service ¿Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals." This position, and all animal research personnel, are subject to internal compliance to medical school Animal Resource Center Standard Operating Procedures and to compliance regulations of the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy, AAALAC guidelines, the State of Ohio Veterinary Practice Act, Federal Drug Enforcement Administration regulatory guidelines, US Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine regulations and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
This is a Term position. They are treated like regular staff positions for medical and dental benefits eligibility, vacation, holidays, and sick time. Term employees are not eligible for life insurance, retirement, long term disability, short term disability, tuition assistance, layoff status, or severance pay. Staff in term positions are also subject to the performance management review process and positive corrective action when work performance or behavior is unsatisfactory or unacceptable. Term employment does not alter the employment-at-will employee status of these employees.
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Working under moderate supervision, the Research Assistant 1 will perform laboratory-based tests in COVID, sepsis, malaria, sickle cell disease, and thalassemia. The research assistant will assist in laboratory assays for sepsis and hemolysis for mouse surgeries. The research assistant will learn and use real-time immunophenotyping assay platforms such as use of whole blood ELISpot assay currently in development, to evaluate response of therapeutics from an in vitro translational model, mouse models of sepsis, and conduct biochemical assays on samples from patients and animals. This position will work with animals. This is a one-year term position.
Essential Functions
- Perform research work in a medical and related technical areas using lab skills, and assist in laboratory assays for sepsis and hemolysis for mouse surgeries. This includes setting up, shadowing and assisting with daily experiments, ELISpot, ELISA, and other biochemical assays. (75%)
- Conduct descriptive analyses of samples. Record results for a particular experiment or closely related series of experiments using GraphPad prism data entry, sigmaplot, and Microsoft Excel. (7%)
- Maintain records from each experiment in a laboratory notebook. Provide basic analyses including data presentation to the principal investigator. (6%)
- Maintain test equipment such as flow cytometry, ELISpot, microplate reader, microscopy, and animal surgery anesthesia equipment, utilized in experiments. (6%)
- Order laboratory supplies for experiments in consultation with senior laboratory staff. (6%)
Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)
CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact with supervisor to maintain workflow.
University: Occasional contact with other departments to share information.
External: Limited or no contact with vendors to exchange information.
Students: Regular contact with student employees to exchange information.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no direct supervision of staff employees.
Qualifications
Bachelor¿s degree in science and 0 to 1 year of experience or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 0 to 2 years of experience required.
Required Skills
- Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within an immunology laboratory. This includes pipetting, use of a multiplate reader, making molar solutions, and understanding basics of ELISA and ElIspot.
- Ability to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
- Ability to operate laboratory equipment including flow cytometry, ELISpot, microplate reader, microscopy, and animal surgery anesthesia equipment.
- Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
- Ability to meet consistent attendance.
- Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face.
- Must demonstrate compliance with Case Western Reserve University animal research and care (ARC) policies and procedures and compliance to regulations of the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy, AAALAC guidelines and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
- Must demonstrate compassion for animals within Case Western Reserve University facilities and dedication to the Animal Resource Center's mission. Must handle animals with care and respect at all times.
- Previous experience working with animals preferred.
General laboratory environment. The employee may have to work a few hours on weekends to complete assays. The employee will be exposed to animals. Personal protective equipment, including lab coat, gloves and goggles, will be provided to limit exposure to hazards.
Case Western Reserve University's animal facilities are accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) and is managed according to the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals¿ appropriate Federal Animal Welfare Regulations, and the Public Health Service ¿Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals." This position, and all animal research personnel, are subject to internal compliance to medical school Animal Resource Center Standard Operating Procedures and to compliance regulations of the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy, AAALAC guidelines, the State of Ohio Veterinary Practice Act, Federal Drug Enforcement Administration regulatory guidelines, US Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine regulations and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
This is a Term position. They are treated like regular staff positions for medical and dental benefits eligibility, vacation, holidays, and sick time. Term employees are not eligible for life insurance, retirement, long term disability, short term disability, tuition assistance, layoff status, or severance pay. Staff in term positions are also subject to the performance management review process and positive corrective action when work performance or behavior is unsatisfactory or unacceptable. Term employment does not alter the employment-at-will employee status of these employees.
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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