Research Specialist Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for significant input in research design and data collection and interpretation based on advanced knowledge/understanding of imaging activity.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience conducting newborn screening research
• Knowledge of modern molecular research methods, data collection, and analysis and skill in their application
• Familiarity with standard office-based computer software including PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with programming
• MS /MPH in a health related field (Exercise physiology, nutrition science, health psychology or public health) in a field appropriate to the area of assignment
• Familiarity and research experience with objective physical activity measurements (actigraph)
• Making timely decisions in a detailed oriented environment
• Need to complete work within tight deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for daily research support for the assigned research project and related activities, including informed consent, enrollment, data collection.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with small plot equipment operation and maintenance
• Academic or research experience in field plot design and/or related disciplines
• Experience with Agrobase Gen II software
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of human subjects research in the fields of psychiatry and behavioral health sciences
• Managerial experience supervising multiple employees
• Working knowledge of advanced molecular biology techniques
• Insights in statistical analysis
• Advanced experience in working with proteins

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for training to others involved in the study on the operation of complex research equipment and instruments for the proper collection of research data.

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:

• Demonstrated commitment to a culture of safety by having established safety as a key professional value and essential component of daily practice
• Experience with stereotaxic surgery of live animals
• Experience with in vivo behavioral assays
• Knowledge of IACUC protocol preparation
• Understanding of research confidentiality/privacy issues
• Job experience with interviews, surveys and focus groups
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental statistical calculations and interpretation
• Applied job experience with professional writing and public presentations

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

Previously, I was responsible for business analysis through advanced data evaluation techniques and research and provide recommendations accordingly.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong research design and analytical skills of genomic scale experiment
• In-depth knowledge of gene regulation, molecular biological techniques, cell culture and biochemistry
• Demonstrated, in-depth knowledge of field of research
• Familiarity with computers, and interest in learning to use and develop computerized cognitive tests with psychiatric subjects/patients
• Familiarity with neuroimaging/fMRI preferred
• Introductory experience with statistics and computerized database management, preference of experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, SQL
• Demonstrated capabilities with typical office software including Microsoft Office systems (word, excel, powerpoint, e-mail)
• Experience with greenhouse production and operation

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct supervision and assists Director of Oncology Research in evaluation of Regional Research Nurses of the NCORP.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with study initiation and regulatory document maintenance
• Able and willing to perform experiments using mice and pathogenic microbes
• Experience with BSL2/3 procedures
• Experience with mouse handling and tissue collection, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques
• Experience with flow cytometry is highly desirable
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences in Biological Sciences or Chemistry
• Flexibility to work evenings and/or weekends as necessary
• Engineering background and have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam