Title: Research Assistant II - # 016360 - Re-posted
Position Type: Staff
Department: Division of Biological Sciences (DBS)
Closing Date: 5:00pm, Monday, October 12, 2009 Post marked dates are not accepted
Schedule: Full-time, 12 months/year, 1.0 FTE, Position is required to work an alternative work schedule, including some evening and weekend hours.
Entry Rate: $10.31/hr - $11.33/hr
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Union: Montana Public Employees Association
Probation: Subject to a minimum 6-month Probationary Period
Primary Functions

  • Position assists the Division of Biological Sciences department in the daily operations of a molecular virology research laboratory. Duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining the general lab area, including cleaning glassware and making stock solutions; maintaining supplies of chemicals, reagents and other lab materials; performing experimental procedures as directed by supervisor; preparing lab solutions and buffers; managing the lab’s inventory; processing experimental data; training other laboratory personnel

  • Position will demonstrate: knowledge of laboratory techniques and protocols; knowledge of the following types of instrumentation (not limited to): autoclaves, shaking incubators, centrifuges and ultra- centrifuges, PCR machines, gel electrophoresis equipment, microscopes (inverted and regular), spectrometers, protein concentration and dialysis methods, sonicator, Parr bomb, basic chromatography by ion exchange and size exclusion; effective interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills, including ability to work with a diverse population; effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to complete tasks while paying attention to detail; skill in the operation of personal computers and related word processing, and database software with the ability to learn other software; ability to generate reports; maintain accurate files; knowledge of supplies, equipment and/or services, ordering, and inventory control; ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment and act with initiative
    • Minimum Job Qualifications

  • High school graduation and two (2) years of experience in a laboratory setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory techniques and protocols
  • Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory instruments and equipment
  • Effective interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills, including ability to work with a diverse population
  • Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to complete tasks while paying attention to detail
  • Demonstrated skill in the operation of personal computers and related word processing, and database software with the ability to learn other software
  • Knowledge of supplies, equipment and/or services, ordering, and inventory control
    • Physical Requirements

    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50# for short distances. Must be able to stand or sit at a lab bench for several hours at a time.
    • How To Apply/Submitting Materials

    Prepare the following and specifically address the position number and title applying for and the above-described knowledge, skills, abilities, and job qualifications in your Cover Letter:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • 3 Professional References
  • Background Check Authorization
  • Self-Identification

    All materials can be submitted via one of the following methods:
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