Research Assistant Senior

The key role of the RA II will be to perform administrative, research, and technical duties for the laboratory. Primary responsibility will be to support many aspects of well-functioning wetlab, including production and analysis of proteins, RNA, and DNA, cell culture, preparation of buffers and solutions, and other essential tasks. The ability to function independently, and as part of a team, is critical. Must communicate clearly, be organized, and have attention to detail.

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):

• Maintain trypanosome and mammalian cell cultures, Protein and DNA analysis, preparation of bacteriological plates, transfection, and performing other experiments as instructed.
• Writing and updating laboratory protocols. Test and evaluate quality of reagents.
• Assemble research data for presentation and/or reports
• Maintain laboratory equipment including centrifuges, incubated shakers
• Ordering reagents, keeping inventory
• Preparation of buffers and reagents according to the protocol
• Supervision of graduate/undergraduate students;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Protein expression/purification
• Familiarity with DNA and Protein gel and Western blot analysis
• Quantitation of DNA and Proteins
• Following a written protocol
• Present data

Education and Experience Required:

• B.Sc. with at least 3 yrs laboratory experiences