Research Assistant II

Description

Research Assistant II - Danbury, CT

Full-time, 40 hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; flexibility needed

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Lab Manager, performs assigned research projects following the Standard Operating Procedures approved in the Lab.
• Coordinates collection of data and works with supervisor to ensure reliability.
• Expected to attend surgical procedures and procure specimens for the study; may require travel to Danbury and/or Norwalk hospitals.
• Ensures on-going compliance with institutional review board policies.
• Under supervision of Lab Manager, coordinates collection and processing of various specimens connected to the experimental studies.
• Details research activities in the lab book as outlined in the approved Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participates in the timely production and maintenance of case report forms, consent forms, and other study documents associated with the research study project.
• Prepares written progress reports for approval by supervisor.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as needed
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Hard-working and self-motivated. Organizational, communication and computer skills. Working knowledge of statistics and research methodology.
• Minimum Experience: zero to six months
• Desired: Candidates with 1-2 years previous laboratory experience is preferred.
  
  

Working Conditions

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Department: Rudy Ruggles Research Lab

Salary Range: $20.86 - $38.73 Hourly, commensurate with experience