Research Assistant

Company Description Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com. Job Description Top 3 critical skills: Pipeting skills, Sample management and proper handling of RNA/DNA, time management and organizational skills Minimum education experience required: A.S. minimum; B.S. preferred Experience required: 0-2 years Job Description /

Requirements

Candidates must have RNA/DNA extraction experience Primary

Responsibilities

• Biospecimen processing, verification of specimen compliance, sample issue resolution and accessioning into LIMS.
• Biospecimen destruction in accordance with lab SOPs
• Adherence to biohazard, safety, CLIA and company standard protocols
• Preparing and retrieving biospecimens for storage
• Arrange samples in proper order into specimen containers
• Properly pack specimen containers into shipping boxes and ship specimens
• Receiving shipments from outside labs
• Store and log received shipments
• Maintain biospecimen inventory
• Perform and maintain lab supply inventory and order as appropriate
• Perform basic instrument maintenance
• Enter laboratory work into eWorkbook · RNA/DNA extraction using automated and manual methodologies; RNA/DNA quantification

Requirements

RNA/DNA extraction experience

• Experience working in a hospital based, clinical commercial or research lab, performing biological and clinical specimen processing and handling. Associate's degree (A.S.) in a scientific discipline as a minimum,
• Bachelor's degree preferred. Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work independently
• Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while adhering to lab SOPs mandatory. Previous knowledge of Universal Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogen training,
• MS word and excel preferable. Must possess skills necessary for biological and clinical sample processing and handling

Qualifications

Top 3 critical skills: Pipeting skills, Sample management and proper handling of RNA/DNA, time management and organizational skills Minimum education experience required: A.S. minimum; B.S. preferred Experience required: 0-2 years Job Description /

Requirements

Candidates must have RNA/DNA extraction experience

Requirements

RNA/DNA extraction experience

• Experience working in a hospital based, clinical commercial or research lab, performing biological and clinical specimen processing and handling. Associate's degree (A.S.) in a scientific discipline as a minimum,
• Bachelor's degree preferred. Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work independently
• Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while adhering to lab SOPs mandatory. Previous knowledge of Universal Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogen training,
• MS word and excel preferable. Must possess skills necessary for biological and clinical sample processing and handling Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.