Research Assistant III - Metabolism Institute

Under direct supervision, performs experiments and procedures as assigned; provides support services for research projects.

• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), assists with simple to moderately complex experiments using standard techniques in area of specialty assigned; maintains data/results of all experiments.
• May prepare specimens and/or mix chemicals and other solutions and set up lab experiments.
• May mentor and/or train less experienced staff.
• May assign work to less experienced staff as required.
• Maintains inventory of all research supplies; prepares purchase orders for reagents and supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment.
• Washes and sterilizes glassware
• Performs other related duties.

• Associate's degree in science (or related field) or HS/GED
• 2+ years of related experience, two years in research environment