Laboratory Assistant 3
Company Name:
Yale University
Position Focus:
Carrying out genetic research experiments using molecular biology and genetics techniques for psychiatric disorders, particularly substance dependence and schizophrenia.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Performs equipment maintenance and repair. Modifies and adjusts equipment and apparatus according to experiment and specifications. 2. Creates instructional materials. Oversees and instructs support staff and students in laboratory techniques and equipment usage. 3. Performs specialized scientific/laboratory procedures and techniques. Formulates scientific solutions and media. 4. Maintains laboratory facilities and work areas. Orders supplies, equipment, and apparatus for laboratory experiments. 5. Performs additional functions incidental to laboratory activities.
Required Education and Experience
Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate''s degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor''s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Ability to independently perform genetic experiments, e.g DNA/RNA extraction, cell culture, PCR, Northern and Western blot, molecular cloning, gel mobility shift assay.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Ability to work in close collaborations with the other members in the lab.
Ability to perform routine lab maintenance tasks that are necessary for the smooth operation of the lab.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Ability to perform specialized scientific/laboratory procedures and techniques. Ability to formulate scientific solutions and media.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Ability to maintain laboratory facilities and work areas, order supplies, equipment, and apparatus for laboratory experiments.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Demonstrated strong computer skills to record and manage the research data.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
BS degree or higher. Previous experience with molecular biology skills and techniques.
Weekend Hours Required?
No
Evening Hours Required?
No
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Please visit for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Additional Background or Health Screening Requirements:
Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a federal and/or state background check investigation, in addition to the University background check.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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Original Posting Date: 24-Apr-2014
STARS Requisition number: 25069BR
Department: Psychiatry
University Job Title: Laboratory Assistant 3
Bargaining Unit: L34
Job Category: Clerical & Technical
Type of Employment: Part Time
Duration Type: Fixed
If Fixed Duration, Period: 1 year from date of hire
If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?: Yes
Salary Grade: C
Work Location: Medical School Campus
Worksite Address: VA, 950 Campbel Avenue
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Total # of hours to be worked:: 20Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Yale University
Position Focus:
Carrying out genetic research experiments using molecular biology and genetics techniques for psychiatric disorders, particularly substance dependence and schizophrenia.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Performs equipment maintenance and repair. Modifies and adjusts equipment and apparatus according to experiment and specifications. 2. Creates instructional materials. Oversees and instructs support staff and students in laboratory techniques and equipment usage. 3. Performs specialized scientific/laboratory procedures and techniques. Formulates scientific solutions and media. 4. Maintains laboratory facilities and work areas. Orders supplies, equipment, and apparatus for laboratory experiments. 5. Performs additional functions incidental to laboratory activities.
Required Education and Experience
Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate''s degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor''s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Ability to independently perform genetic experiments, e.g DNA/RNA extraction, cell culture, PCR, Northern and Western blot, molecular cloning, gel mobility shift assay.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Ability to work in close collaborations with the other members in the lab.
Ability to perform routine lab maintenance tasks that are necessary for the smooth operation of the lab.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Ability to perform specialized scientific/laboratory procedures and techniques. Ability to formulate scientific solutions and media.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Ability to maintain laboratory facilities and work areas, order supplies, equipment, and apparatus for laboratory experiments.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Demonstrated strong computer skills to record and manage the research data.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
BS degree or higher. Previous experience with molecular biology skills and techniques.
Weekend Hours Required?
No
Evening Hours Required?
No
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Please visit for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Additional Background or Health Screening Requirements:
Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a federal and/or state background check investigation, in addition to the University background check.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
:
Original Posting Date: 24-Apr-2014
STARS Requisition number: 25069BR
Department: Psychiatry
University Job Title: Laboratory Assistant 3
Bargaining Unit: L34
Job Category: Clerical & Technical
Type of Employment: Part Time
Duration Type: Fixed
If Fixed Duration, Period: 1 year from date of hire
If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?: Yes
Salary Grade: C
Work Location: Medical School Campus
Worksite Address: VA, 950 Campbel Avenue
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Total # of hours to be worked:: 20Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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