POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Psychiatry - Cruchaga Lab is looking for a Research Assistant to assist with research study, experiments, preparation of materials, and documentation.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

SKILLS:

Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good understanding of computational biology, probabilistic models, statistics, machine learning, and discrete mathematics.
• Ability to analyze and interpret large complex data sets, such as genome sequences, microarray gene expression studies, human genetic studies, model organism studies, and to communicate data in a clear, concise manner.
• Expertise in standard bioinformatics tools.
• Proficiency in scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Perl, Java), in a UNIX/Linux and/or Windows environment.

EDUCATION:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Laboratory Or Medical Office Setting (3 Years)

SKILLS:

Computational Biology, Data Entry, Data Interpretations, Document Research, Experimentation, Interpersonal Communication, Laboratory Maintenance, Laboratory Processes, Material Preparation, Problem Solving, Research Projects, Scientific Research, Statistics, Working Independently

• Conducts research experiments and assays.
• Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Coordinates research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Assists with general supply/equipment orders, lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs literature research on specified topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.