Research Assistant

The Research Assistant supports scientific laboratory and research program activities through data collection documentation sample preparation quality review research coordination and general laboratory support.

This position is designed for individuals with backgrounds in biology chemistry molecular biology laboratory science quality control health sciences or related scientific disciplines. The Research Assistant works alongside scientific technical and program teams to support research activities while maintaining accurate records and established quality standards.

Assist with day-to-day research laboratory and project activities under the direction of scientific or program staff

Prepare organize label track and maintain research samples materials reagents and laboratory supplies as applicable

Perform routine laboratory procedures testing measurements or sample preparation according to established protocols and standard operating procedures

Collect enter review and maintain experimental laboratory and research data

Review records and results for accuracy completeness consistency and compliance with established quality requirements

Support quality control activities including documentation review data verification equipment logs and identification of discrepancies

Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks research records databases spreadsheets and project documentation

Assist with chemistry biological or molecular laboratory activities based on assigned projects and individual qualifications

Support preparation of solutions reagents specimens materials and equipment for laboratory or research activities

Assist with inventory management ordering storage and tracking of laboratory materials and supplies

Follow established laboratory safety quality and documentation procedures

Assist with equipment preparation routine maintenance documentation calibration records and laboratory organization

Compile research information and assist with preparation of reports summaries presentations and project documentation

Coordinate research and program activities including scheduling documentation tracking deliverables and communicating project updates

Identify data documentation or process discrepancies and escalate findings to appropriate team members

Collaborate with researchers laboratory personnel quality teams project staff and other cross-functional departments

Perform additional research laboratory quality or program support activities based on project needs

Associate or bachelors degree in Biology Chemistry Molecular Biology Biochemistry Biotechnology Life Sciences Health Sciences Laboratory Science Psychology or a related scientific discipline preferred

Candidates with relevant laboratory quality control research healthcare or technical training may also be considered

12 years of experience in a laboratory research quality control scientific healthcare or program support environment preferred

Basic understanding of scientific or laboratory principles

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation

Ability to follow research protocols standard operating procedures and written instructions

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to collect organize review and interpret scientific or research information

Proficiency with standard computer applications and electronic documentation systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Candidates may have previous experience or education related to:

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Health dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company contribution