Responsibilities:

• Student will begin learning laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects in the laboratory or clinical setting with minimal supervision
• Student will begin learning how to record and analyze data related to research experiments or other data sets with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree required.
• May be accepted/enrolled in an accredited college or university as a medical student, MA/MS student or other graduate program student. (EXCLUDES students in a PhD program)
• This position is NOT applicable to anyone who has completed all requirements for master’s or other advanced degree.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Languages:

• N/A

Certifications:

• N/A

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• None required.
• Students with previous clinical research or research laboratory experience are often preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to distinguish color.
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.