Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago

Pomona, United States Western University of Health Sciences Full time

**Primary Purpose**:Summer Research Assistant for CVM SARE project

Lab Assistant will report to Dr. Jose Peralta, College of Veterinary Medicine. Work will involve travel to dairies, collection of samples including colostrum, transport of samples to lab, microbiological analysis of samples, project coordination, data entry and management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
- Basic and advanced laboratory knowledge & skills, including PCR. Western blotting, SDS-PAGE gels, expression and purification of His-tagged proteins, Gene cloning, Mammalian cell culture.
- Basic skills in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint..
- Ability for logical, independent problem solving, and attention to detail and process
- Knowledge of medical and microbiological terminology.

Required Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent and concurrently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a four-year institution.
- Experience: Research lab experience and knowledge of fundamental laboratory techniques is required.

List comments regarding work hours

Hours will vary

Posting Date 05/31/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Essential Job Duties

**Job Duty**
- Travel and field collection of samples**Percentage Of Time**
- 30**Job Duty**
- Sample handling, purification of DNA.**Percentage Of Time**
- 20**Job Duty**
- PCR, gel electrophoresis**Percentage Of Time**
- 20**Job Duty**
- Project management and scheduling, ordering of supplies within the budget promptly at the request of the investigator. Keep supervisor and investigator appraised of items which need to be stocked for laboratory inventory.**Percentage Of Time**
- 30**Physical Demands**:

- Physical Demands**Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?**
- Yes**If yes, list maximum weight and duration**
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, sit, and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to (xx) pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus, and adequate vision to allow for the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must maintain Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy

**Describe Work Environment**
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Duties of the Research Associates are normally performed in a typical life science laboratory and office setting. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and must work with toxic or caustic chemicals according to institutional safety standards. The employee will also be required to handle and collect samples from domestic animals. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and cold. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to the proximity of various office machines and light office traffic.

**Applicant Documents**:
**Required Documents**

**Optional Documents**
- Additional Applicant Document

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