Overview:
Provides assistance in research experiments under direction of Research Assistant; obtains supplies and equipment needed for research projects; maintains laboratory records.
Responsibilities:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assists with research experiments for specific area.
* Conducts laboratory analyses; assists in assay studies and tests on substrates of materials used in research.
* Performs cell bacterial and viral cultures utilizing sterile techniques. Grows and harvests research specimens, as applicable.
* Obtains supplies and equipment needed for research projects and ensures equipment is in proper working condition. Draws items from inventory supplies.
* Prepares special instruments and monitoring devices used to record test results.
* Maintains laboratory records and completes required charts. Records patient information in log books. Files charts and patient slides and ensures appropriate disbursement of reports.
* Assists with preparation of laboratory reports by collecting and collating research data.
* Prepares drafts of laboratory reports under direction of Research Assistant and conducts library research to obtain supporting research data.
* Prepares charts, graphs, and related data.
* Maintains clean laboratory area. Replaces instruments after use and ensures slides, test tubes, glassware, and other items used in analyses are cleaned. Adheres to proper safety techniques and procedures.
* Performs miscellaneous related duties
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
High School graduate with two years accredited college coursework majoring in science preferred.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Percent of time spent on: 50% Typing on computer 25% Answering phones 11% Miscellaneous paperwork associated with research and OSU faculty appointment 10% Acting as liaison 02% Xeroxing 02% Filing Minimum physical requirements: 100% Kneeling / reaching 100% Finger dexterity 100% Talking / hearing / seeing
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