Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory techniques procedures required for experimental studies.
• Performs technical lab duties as delegated by the Research Staff Supervisor related to the assigned project. Schedules and performs the various analysis needed to complete the project.
• Assists with establishing and scheduling of various procedures and analysis.
• Prepares reagents, purifies chemicals using chromatography, distillation, etc., identifies, separates and quantifies various substances.
• Conducts tests and procedures utilizing various laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Accumulates data from analyses, prepares charts, graphs, statistical tables for presentation to Research Staff Supervisor for final analysis and preparation for publication, grant proposals and applications for research funds.
• Potentially orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, techniques, methods and analysis sufficient to perform a variety of research protocols; basic knowledge of quantitative and statistical methods normally attained through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in a biological science major or a related field of study.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• A minimal amount of applicable experience may be considered to offset up to one year of the college degree requirements.
• After selection and placement into this position, up to six months of on-the-job training required to become familiar with laboratory techniques, procedures and research protocols.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal physical requirements include good near visual acuity and color acuity.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.