_Sanford Burnham Prebys is a preeminent, independent biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding human biology and disease, and advancing scientific discoveries to profoundly impact human health. _ 

The RESEARCH ASSISTANT I/II will be working in the Haricharan Lab and will be involved in molecular biology and mouse work. The Research Assistant will be learning new technologies, as well as applying existing knowledge to procedures and bench-work. They will also be responsible for routine lab tasks including ordering supplies, scheduling lab clean-ups, lab meetings etc. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments or day-to-day work
• Keeps written records of experiments and data organization
• Troubleshoots problems and develops solutions to technical problems of moderate to high scope using independent thinking, literature, and colleagues as resources to solve problems
• Provides interpretation and analysis of results
• Maintains various reagent collections, and inventories
• Orders lab supplies as needed
• Manages some of the lab’s mouse colonies and helps lab members with animal experiments

Required Skills Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological science or related studies OR equivalent education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained is required
• Prior lab experience is a plus
• Experience with handling mice is a prerequisite
• Candidates with one or more years of experience may be considered for Level II

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Be responsible and have strong time management skills
• Able to analyze and resolve issues of moderate complexity
• Possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Embody the Institute’s core values of Commitment, Collaboration, Communication, Community and Compassion

The scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute are making research breakthroughs in cancer, neuroscience, immunology, and children's disease. We are also at the forefront of finding solutions for emerging health threats such as COVID-19, where we are working to identify drugs that may help millions of people. During our more than 40 year history, we have established an NCI-designated Cancer Center, designed one of the most sophisticated drug discovery centers in the nonprofit world, and created global collaborations that are leading to preventions, treatments and cures to improve human health.  

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