Research Lab Specialist Job Description
Research lab specialist
provides skill and expertise in methods of molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology.
Research Lab Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Evaluates research data requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research
Evaluates research data requiring significant knowledge or a specialized are of research
Operates and maintain sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipment
Advises on methods for improving experiment results
Supervises laboratory staff and student workers
Preparation using CLARITY method
Immunohistochemistry including the CLARITY method
Confocal and multifocal imaging
Protein gel electrophoresis, in situ-hybridization, mRNA analysis
Provide backup for processing blood and spinal fluid for storage and allocation
Research Lab Specialist Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Research Lab Specialist
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Education for Research Lab Specialist
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Employers hiring for the research lab specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Biology, Science, Molecular Biology, Communication, Biochemistry, Education, Management, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Cell Biology
Skills for Research Lab Specialist
Desired skills for research lab specialist include:
Specialized area of research
Microbiology and immunology
Specialized area of
Principles in molecular biology
Anesthesia
Biomedical research and cell culture
Discipline
Epigenetics
Experience performing anesthesia in animals
Field
Desired experience for research lab specialist includes:
Supervising and training graduate and undergraduate students
Supervising other laboratory staff
Fly genetics
Basic molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to Crisper-Cas9 cloning
Application of microscopy techniques and imaging of live and fixed embryos
Participation in shared lab chores
Research Lab Specialist Examples
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Research Lab Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a research lab specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for research lab specialist
- The Research Laboratory Specialist Senior will perform Mass Spectrometry analysis and method development for the Metabolomics Core under the direction of the Managing Director of the Core
- Develop, design, and conduct research projects according to plans & protocols
- Will develop, design and conduct research experiments in line with the overall research plan, review progress and evaluate results (with supervision from the PI)
- Designing research techniques and methods that are compatible with current research projects in the Zou laboratory
- Perform statistical and bioinformatics analyses of high throughput sequencing data including DNA methylation data, ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, exome sequencing, single cell genomics, and GWAS data
- Assists in maintaining mouse colony
- May help supervise undergraduate and other research staff
- Collect and process cells and tissues from in vitro and in vivo experiments
- Purchasing of lab supplies and equipment
- Overseeing lab finances and managing lab safety program
Qualifications for research lab specialist
- Masters degree in chemistry or biochemistry or equivalent life science, Ph.D
- Undergraduate level statistics course and experience with statistical analysis packages
- Some exposure to programming language
- M.Eng
- Master's Degree (MA or MS)
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, analytical and problem solving skills
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Research Lab Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a research lab specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for research lab specialist
- Perform and oversee in vivo tumorigenicity assays in murine models – subcutaneous, tail vein and bone xenografts models in immune deficient mice genetic models in immune competent mice
- Provides technical assistance in population genetics, molecular, phylogenetic and population genomic studies
- Order supplies and maintains inventory
- Maintain laboratory equipment and order supplies
- Monitor lab budget to ensure it is within budget and resources are used efficiently
- Human blood processing (plasma and buffy coat)
- Protein isolation and Western blotting
- Molecular cloning, site-directed mutagenesis
- Mammalian cell culture and transfection
- Confocal microscopy
Qualifications for research lab specialist
- Master's degree in biological science preferred
- A Bachelor’s degree and at least 0-1 year laboratory experience are required
- A Master’s degree, or equivalent is desirable
- Bachelors degree (BS) with at least 5 years’ experience with cancer research required
- Bachelor’s degree/HS/GED with 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Previous laboratory experience (1 to 3 years) with pluripotent stem cell culture (mouse and human) and use of CRISPR/Cas9 technology is required
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Research Lab Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of research lab specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for research lab specialist
- Perform and oversee in vivo tumorigenicity assays in murine models – subcutaneous, patient-derived xenograft models in immune deficient mice genetic models in immune competent mice
- Responsible for experimental setup and protocols including implanting devices in animals
- Management of the daily operation of research laboratory and coordination of research projects with other department laboratories
- Synthesis of organic compounds as standards and test agents
- Chemical safety procedures and documentation
- Enzyme assay and in vitro experiments
- Receipt of samples, DNA extraction, library preparation for 16S rRNA gene amplicon, bacterial genome or metagenome sequencing, DNA and library quantification, quality assurance testing, sequencing, data acquisition and distribution and generation of run metric reports
- Development of new techniques and protocols for the lab at the bench and on the epMotion automated liquid handler
- Participation in weekly lab meetings, Microbiome seminars and trainings or workshops related to the responsibilities of the position
- Additional duties include but are not limited to routine lab maintenance, inventory of consumables and reagents, dishwashing and autoclaving, preparation of media and stock solutions and equipment maintenance
Qualifications for research lab specialist
- Expertise in lentivirus and other viral vector preparation and gene transfer, targeted protein expression molecular assay techniques, nucleic acid/protein purification and analyses, affinity column chromatography and untracentrifugation
- Experience in rodent handling required
- Expertise in cell culture, lymphocyte purification, in vitro assays of immune cell functions, hybridoma growth and antibody purification
- Ability to provide technical lab support by performing complex laboratory and research related tasks with minimal supervision
- Troubleshoots problems and recommends solutions
- Experience with laboratory techniques in molecular biology, immunology, and genetics
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Research Lab Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a research lab specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for research lab specialist
- Leads and assists team in documenting, labeling, and storing samples
- Assists in data analysis and produce data for manuscripts
- Behavioral tasks
- Hormone assays
- Maintaining laboratory protocols and other basic lab functions
- Expansion of freezer and working stock of human pluripotent stem cells
- Work independently and with other members of research team
- Design experiments to image nanoparticles
- Coordinate use of Departmental equipment of Functional Assessment Module
- Perform animal experiments and monitor animals
Qualifications for research lab specialist
- Demonstrated experience with molecular techniques
- Familiarity with archiving of samples
- Familiarity with basic statistical analysis
- Experience with computer programs including MS office suite
- Experience with PCR, qPCR and DNA sequencing is highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience with MS office suite, GIS, and genetics programs (e.g., MacVector, Sequencher, R) is a plus
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Research Lab Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of research lab specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for research lab specialist
- Monitor and assist maintaining electron microscopes and related peripheral equipment
- Prepare sample grids for negative stain and Cryo-EM imaging
- Collect data on the electron microscopes using automated image acquisition software tools
- Participate in image analysis and data processing
- Train users in sample preparation and data collection
- Provide consultation for researchers to improved data acquisition or sample preparation
- Establish and improve equipment operation protocols
- Advanced molecular biology, including purification and analysis of low-abundance RNAs and other macromolecules from in vitro generated and biologic samples, generation of complex subclones, preparation and analysis of samples for high-throughput sequencing, and development and adoption of other cutting-edge molecular technologies
- Application of biochemical assays for the characterization of viral enzymes and nucleic acids
- Assisting with the smooth operation of the lab, including maintenance of lab equipment, ensuring availability of materials, and stepping forward to flexibly respond to changing demands of the workplace
Qualifications for research lab specialist
- Needs to be skilled in a variety of live cell microscopy techniques including TIRF and confocal general molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology techniques
- Significant prior experience including Ph.D
- The preferred candidate should have at least 5 years of research experience in a position with primary responsibility for a research project and documented evidence of independent scholarship such as a Ph.D
- Excellent attendance, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and exercise good judgment is a must
- A minimum of 1 year job experience in a lab is preferred
- Prefix assignment determined by years of relevant work experience