Lab Research Assistant Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the lab research assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for general semi-routine support to molecular biology lab including but not limited to dishwashing, autoclaving of glassware, routine maintenance of lab equipment, buffer preparation, supply inventory.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to quickly learn and utilize computer programs as needed
• Strong attention to detail, with commitment to cleanliness, precision, and accuracy in the lab
• Demonstrated knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques used in laboratory and research work
• Demonstrated knowledge of research and laboratory equipment appropriate to the area of the assignment
• BS/MS in biological sciences strongly preferred
• Thorough understanding of operational procedures, techniques, equipment, nomenclature as they relate to the laboratory animal research environment
• BA/BS is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of basic research methods preferred

In response to your job posting for lab research assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance in lab with routine molecular biology procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of 6 months of work experience in a cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or neuroscience research lab
• Strong interest in public policy and economic development
• Strong proficiency with data analysis techniques and statistics
• Written and oral Arabic skills
• Experience creating, cleaning, manipulating, merging and analyzing large panel (longitudinal) data sets preferred
• General knowledge of statistics, including descriptive statistics, preferred
• Experience with Stata or similar statistical software preferred
• Experience with CommCare, ODK, Survey CTO, CS Pro, RedCap, or related programs preferred

Please consider me for the lab research assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for general semi-routine support to molecular biology lab including but not limited to dishwashing, autoclaving of glassware, routine maintenance of lab equipment, buffer production, and supply inventory.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• An interest and background in Economics and or Health Policy is strongly preferred
• Strong quantitative analytic skills, knowledge of advanced statistical techniques (such as instrumental variables estimation)
• Experience with SAS and STATA
• Experience in executing projects in Latin America is preferred
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)
• Experience working in a technology and/or lean manufacturing environment.    
• Experience in running customer service and/or technical sales systems in the private sector is highly desirable. 
• Experience in biological sciences preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of lab research assistant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for general semi-routine support to molecular biology lab including but not limited to: dishwashing, autoclaving of glassware, routine maintenance of lab equipment, buffer production, supply inventory.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and familiarity with presenting biological results preferred
• Coursework completed or corresponding experience in neuroscience, computer science, data analysis and statistical methods, with preferred experience in computational neuroscience methods
• Knowledge of the following coding environments Python, Matlab, SQL and/or R
• Knowledge of computational neuroscience methods, with preferred knowledge in neural circuit modeling
• Knowledge of data analysis and statistics modeling methods
• Experience in neuroscience research including data collection and/or analysis is preferred
• Experience in cultivation of bacteria and PCR strongly preferred, excellent organization skills, strong analytical abilities, detail-oriented, and strong verbal and written communication skill
• Knowledge of cell biology and/or molecular biology and/or biochemistry

I am excited to be applying for the position of lab research assistant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expertise in the areas of Vector Biology and RNA biology/biochemistry to guide the selection of new vaccine platforms.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with data imputation methods and merging large data files preferred
• Willingness to learn new statistical methods as necessary for the successful completion of research projects preferred
• BA or BS in statistics, economics, public health or other quantitative social science strongly preferred
• Evidence of proficiency in STATA (preferred) or SAS and Excel
• GIS software familiarity
• Work in both collaborative and self-directed situations
• Structure multiple assignments
• Take initiative and be proactive in anticipating and resolving problems