Research Assistant | Human Resources | Case Western Reserve University

Duties and Responsibilities of Various Research Assistant Levels

Work under moderate supervision
Perform research work in medical and related technical areas involving the use of lab/ research skills
Conduct analysis of samples
Record results for a particular experiment or closely related series of experiments
Maintain records of experiments
Maintain test equipment utilized in experiments
Order laboratory supplies
Bachelor of science degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 0 to 2 years experience

Perform duties of Research Assistant 1 and in addition:
Work under general supervision
Carry out experiments according to specific instructions. Assist with planning experiments
Collaborate with lab staff and principal investigator to conduct a series of experiments to supply scientific information as part of a larger project. May conduct specific experiments and tasks independently. Organize samples and analyze data to contribute to large projects. Provide interpretation of data and suggest potential improvements to techniques and procedures
Maintain certain equipment and/or facilities
Manage supplies of the lab, include inventory and submitting orders as requested
May assist in training new staff and student on lab operations and maintenance; direct the work of students
Bachelor of science degree and at least 6 months of experience or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and at least 1 years experience

Perform duties of Research Assistant 1 and in addition:
Work under general supervision
Plan and carry out project in accordance with general plans
Conduct a series of experiments to supply scientific information as part of a larger project
May assist in developing improved techniques, projection methods or procedures
Collect and analyze data
Oversee inventory
Train new staff; direct the work of students
Bachelor of science degree and 1 to 3 years of experience or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 2 to 4 years of experience

Perform duties of Research Assistant 2 and in addition:
Work under limited supervision
Work closely with the principal investigator
Coordinate laboratory/ research activities
Carry out complex research assignments of a non-routine nature
Utilize new and innovative research techniques involving a high degree of skill and training
Evaluate adequacy of techniques; study and test new procedures and analyses
Devise new protocols and techniques for research projects
May monitor the laboratory budget
May supervise students and technicians
May co-author research projects
Bachelor of science degree and 3 to 5 years of experience

Perform duties of Research Assistant 3 and in addition:
Work with a high degree of independence and under general direction
Coordinate major activities of laboratory/ research staff
Perform the most complex quantitative analytical procedures
Provide input and recommendations to the principle investigator regarding significant developments in research projects
Assist in developing procedures, coordinate information with others as needed
May supervise research assistants and technicians
Co-author research projects
Teach or instruct others in research techniques
Bachelor of science degree and 5 to 8 years of experience