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Research Assistant
Washington, DC
Job Description
Description The Research Assistant is an entry level clinical research position that works under the direction of the principal investigator or supervisor. In this role, the RA performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory tests, specimen preparations and experimental procedures for the purpose of research as directed.
Qualifications Required Skills/Knowledge
MS Computer Skills
Previous coursework in science and mathematics
Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety
MS Computer Skills
Previous coursework in science and mathematics
Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research
- Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
- Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
- Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
- Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
- Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.
- Performs routine tests under the direction of principal investigator or supervisor.
- Records and checks results for completeness and accuracy.
- Performs tasks that may require familiarity with fundamental techniques and equipment.
- Adheres to all applicable policies and procedures.
- Attends courses, seminars and lab meetings as assigned to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
- Maintains a log of work performed; compiles and helps analyze data.
- Prepares charts, graphs and results of studies.
- Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc.
- Maintains and updates department policies regarding procedures, objectives, safety, etc.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
- Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals
- Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
- Contribute to a positive work environment
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
- Use resources efficiently
- Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location: District of Columbia-WASHINGTON
Work Locations:
CN RIC Building 54 - Research
7144 13th Place NW
Washington 20012
Job: Research
Organization: Research Ctr Genetic Medicine
Position Status: R (Regular) - PT - Part-Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: 9am-5:30pm
Job Posting: Dec 4, 2023, 7:11:22 PM
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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