Senior Research Assistant Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for support and assistance in the development of research project timeline, procedures, forms, scripts, manuals, and tracking systems.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with human immune effector cells is preferred
• Competence with MS Office – PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Job requires a high level of organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail in order to complete data collection and analysis
• Extensive coursework in science and independent research experience
• Willingness to take instruction and training in specific techniques, and Environmental Health and Safety training
• Time management skills to be able to carry out multiple tasks in an appropriate amount of time
• Experience in sterile laboratory techniques helpful
• Familiar with medical terminology preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for document maintenance (e.g., updating and formatting forms and manuals) and support research web page text development.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Interest in Biostatistics, Epidemiology or related field
• Proficiency in R, STATA, and/or SAS
• Minimum six months of research-related experience is necessary
• Knowledge of research methodology and statistics sufficient to analyze and interpret research study results
• Mammalian cell culture, DNA, RNA and protein extraction and associated molecular techniques such as (RT)PCR, Western blotting
• In vitro cell culture assays such as cell proliferation, migration/invasion, apoptosis/cell cycle and differentiation
• Flow cytometry and FACS studies
• Cell imaging and confocal microscopy

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for recommendations, develop and maintain all relevant & necessary documentation (topologies, administration manuals, standard operating procedures, support contracts etc.).

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 in academic medical center, healthcare, or university environment
• Background in psychology, social and behavioral sciences preferred
• Experience with REDCap, SPSS, Excel preferred
• Organized and able to work independently and with supervision
• Detail oriented, highly motivated, and committed to achieving excellence
• Team player who works well with varied professionals including nurses, MD and PhD level clinicians and researchers with varying scientific and technical backgrounds
• Comfortable working in a pediatric setting
• ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent by time of appointment

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for input on the development of informed consent forms, questionnaires, data quality assurance procedures, and data security procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understanding of emerging issues, trends, and standards in librarianship
• Experience providing instruction in a classroom or group training setting
• Experience providing library research support and reference services
• Demonstrated success working in collaborative library or educational settings
• Collection development experience in business or related fields
• Active involvement in professional development activities with record of scholarly contributions and achievements in the profession
• See above under Education Requirements
• Research experience with recruitment of subjects, preparation, organization and administration of clinical trials preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for complete documentation for new or modified information systems and/or application software programs including operational procedures and manuals.

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:

• Immunofluorescence and IHC staining
• Standard molecular biology techniques, gene manipulation, Chip, cloning of plasmids, lentiviral vector production, and complete characterization of transduction and cloning efficacy
• Experience of isolating and characterizing exosomes from cell/ tissue cultures
• Experience in small animal surgery
• Excellent influencing and problem solving skills, the confidence to work independently with an interdisciplinary group of scientists, physicians, and engineers
• A proven record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences
• Prior experience with clinical trials, neuroscience, medical terminology, electronic medical record
• Direct patient experience