Research Assistant

Overview:

Assists research activities by collecting and recording data, preparing reports and maintaining and updating records to include medical histories and other related department information.

Responsibilities:

• Manages day-to-day procedures to include updating records, researching and tracking data, and coordinating office procedures related to the research activities.
• Participate in discussions/meetings with Director and Fellows, regarding recent research work at national or international scientific meetings and discusses implications of the work with the scientists in different fields.
• Serve as Research Coordinator of the Brookdale campus for various medical tests with vendors.
• Responsible for operation and quality control of the Flow cytometer machine, microplate reader for basic Elisa and adhesion assay.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for equipment.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies required for the running of tests.
• Receive samples at the lab and ensure that they are properly unpacked, organized, stored and ready for processing.
• Responsible for maintenance of all records and files relating to research conducted.
• Responsible for maintaining the work area in an organized, orderly, and neat condition.
• Create computer database entry forms, and enters dates from surveys and projects. May develop reports and may be required to provide basic summary of data.
• Assist in the preparation of professional meetings and graphic presentations.
• Writes reports, memos, and other publications as needed.
• Report basic results of analysis and assists in the writing and editing of reports for publications.
• Develop new data systems and monitors systems.
• Perform literature searches.
• Performs other related activities as directed.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or higher degree in Biology or other scientific field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years prior experience in independent operation of a flow cytometer; preferably in molecular biology technique.
• Prior experiences in cancer biology research preferred.
• Experience in detector instrumentation research.
• Experience in system integration of scientific instruments and high bandwidth data acquisition systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Basic computer skills, to include Microsoft Office (Word and excel).
• Strong math skills preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to fully utilize OBH's electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts, carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Pay Transparency:

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.