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Employer Name: Yale University

1. Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/ scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. 3. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. Sets up, operates and maintains laboratory equipment and apparatus. 4. Formulates and prepares scientific solutions and media. Recruits study participants. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. 5. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May oversee and instruct research staff. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities. Required Skill/ability 1: Demonstrated proficiency with basic molecular biology techniques. Proven experience with PCR, DNA extraction and electrophoresis; determining the genotype of progeny. Required Skill/ability 2: Basic knowledge of animal handling and tissue collection, working with mouse colonies, husbandry and breeding. Ability to keep impeccable records of mice in colony, DNA samples and genotyping results. Handle animals in accordance with institutional, local and Federal regulations. Required Skill/ability 3: Ability to perform additional functions and experiments related to research activities of the laboratory, with opportunity to learn new experimental methods and aspects of experimental design and data interpretation. Required Skill/ability 4: Ability to understand Basic Concepts of Preparing Solutions, buffers, and reagents. Required Skill/ability 5: Basic Computer Skills. Preferred Education: Associate degree in biological sciences and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1-2 years of experience as a lab technician or similar position in a research lab. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title: Research Assistant 1 MS University Job Title: Research Assistant 1 Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Associate degree in biological sciences and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1-2 years of experience as a lab technician or similar position in a research lab. 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.