Research Assoc Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to Methods Core/psychiatry investigators including maintaining repositories, updating analysis software, addressing bugs, answering users' analysis questions.

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:

• Previous laboratory experience with basic cell and molecular biology techniques, including cell culture, recombinant DNA, PCR, western blotting
• BA/BS in Biology, Chemistry or health science related field
• Freezing and thawing of specimens
• Experience with sterile techniques, tissue culture and molecular biology techniques
• Expanding of cell culture
• Mycoplasma testing and treatments
• Experience with DNA/RNA isolation, quantification, and genotyping from body fluids, tissues, and cell lines
• Experience cutting and mounting tissue sections and staining

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the research assoc position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for high level oversight of the administrative and support operations of the Office of Sponsored Programs, which administers the Institutional Review Board (IRB), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and which operates the animal care facilities and the technology transfer function.

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 or background in tailored health communications and technology based material development or promotion
• Data management experience with large databases
• Laboratory experience in biochemical and/or molecular biological research
• Motivation and independence
• Willing/able to work as part of a team
• A strong knowledge of and/or experience with business and/or project operations
• Be able to undertake substantial full-time research
• Expertise with relational database management systems, especially SQL

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for survey production support for the Department of Military Psychiatry under the direction of the Branch Chief and Survey Production and Data Manager.

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 writing code for data analysis
• Experience in genomics, cell culturing, RNA isolation, protein isolation and identification (Western blot), molecular cloning, gene expression knockdown with RNAi,PCR, basic bioinformatics, bookkeeping of experiments and presentations at lab meetings
• Familiarity with basic lab techniques and principles related to molecular and/or cell biology
• Coordinating and scheduling research visits
• Consulting with team members to refine or adapt methodologies to fit specific research requirements
• Overseeing day-to-day operations of projects such as issuing participant incentives, sending and filing correspondences with participants
• Maintaining IRB application for studies
• Training research staff to follow research protocol, explaining and demonstrating instrument capabilities, operations, limitations and outcomes

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

Previously, I was responsible for instruction to weatherization students in the classroom and in the field using innovative, effective, and measurable methodologies, and instruct agency and the Office of Energy Assistance (OEA) staff in field settings using specialized diagnostic equipment.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Supervising student research staff
• Updating the research group’s website
• Prior experience administering study questionnaires and interviews, with experience in administering neuropsychological instruments preferred
• Proficiency with statistical and publishing software, , SPSS, SAS, and EndNote
• Experience managing and supervising undergraduate student research volunteers
• Academic knowledge in a health behavior/health education, communication or health marketing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs (word, power-point, excel)
• Experience with or background in additional programs to aid in the development of materials

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for a high level of competence in the chemistry and technology of products or the technology necessary to support Technology and Product Development e.g.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience creating and managing data with relational databases
• Experience writing transactional queries, stored procedures, and functions within a database management system
• Experience synthesizing and summarizing data for data requests
• Experience with SAS or similar statistical software
• Familiarity with computer programming concepts
• Background in fisheries management
• Familiarity with fishery indices
• Advanced training or coursework in a related discipline