Laboratory assistant (cancer research) Full-time

Overview
The Di Martino laboratory is seeking a research assistant, highly motivated, with eager to learn, enthusiastic, well organized and team player. Prior lab experience in basic molecular and cellular biology is appreciated, but not mandatory. The laboratory assistant will perform experiments with the guidance from the principal investigator. The laboratory assistant will participate in the laboratory organization and training of new lab members.
Responsibilities
Design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with the principal investigator.
Record and analyze data: perform statistical and graphical analysis of the data
Assist in training students and new laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment operation
Receive, label and safely store lab supplies and biological samples. Maintain and renew inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
Organize and store samples in accordance with all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample
Qualifications
(A) Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in the field of Life Sciences 

(B) Licenses or certifications: None
(C) Technical/computer skills:
– Knowledge of cancer biology
– Knowledge of good practice in the laboratory
– Good communication and writing skills
– Good organization skills
– Experience with animal work will be appreciated but not required
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
– Proficiency using google tools including calendar, drive, sheet, document.
– Knowledge of lmageJ software will be appreciated
(D) Prior experience: not required

Tagged as: Life Sciences