Job Description
The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff "for fit" makes significant contributions to Howard University's overall mission.
At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.
Here is what we offer:
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
- Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
- Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
- Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
- Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Join Howard University and thrive with us! BASIC FUNCTION: Assist researchers in performing a variety of duties on a research project
SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY: Involves no responsibility or authority for the direction of others.
NATURE AND SCOPE: Internal contacts are made with a variety of staff, faculty and students. External contacts are with staff of the granting agency.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Assist the principal investigator in conducting a wide variety of research procedures.
- Plan experiments and conduct testing for samples.
- Collect, prepare, analyze, and evaluate specimens and/or tissue cultures.
- With limited supervision, design and implement protocols, as well as troubleshoot assays and experiments independently
- Compile data and assists in routine preliminary analyses; maintains research data in computer, writes summary reports and report findings to investigator
- Assist in preparing progress reports, presentations and meetings as required by the project.
- Assist in editing abstracts and papers submitted for publications.
- Collect samples or data and perform analysis.
- Organize supplies, materials or equipment and sets-up participants for focus and study groups.
- Input information into a variety of computer software packages including spreadsheets, relational databases, presentation packages and publishing software.
- Assist with maintenance of the lab areas
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES: - Knowledge of the research techniques related to the purpose of the study.
- Ability to assist in writing abstracts of scientific papers knowledge of immunology, and virology
- Expertise in tissue culture and immunological/virological techniques, including aseptic techniques, cell line maintenance, production of plasmids and virus-like particles, western-blot, ELISA, virus neutralization assays and PCR.
- Ability to perform data analysis of experimental results.
- Ability to prepare progress reports and make presentations.
- Competence in both oral and written English to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and customers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Associate's degree in a scientific or education discipline related to the research project and 2-4 years of related work experience.
- AA/AS may be substituted for 4 years of required work experience. BA/BS may be substituted for up to 4 years' work experience.
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,