Research Assistant

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app The Research Assistant supports the laboratory research efforts of the Sousounis laboratory in the department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences, contributing to general laboratory and animal room operations as well as ongoing scientific investigations through experimental design, data collection and sample preparation. Working closely with the principal investigator and students, the Research Assistant plays a key role in ensuring that experiments are conducted accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with established protocols and safety regulations. This position requires attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic laboratory environment. Duties/Responsibilities Laboratory Research Support (50%) Perform experiments and procedures according to established protocols Troubleshoot experimental protocols Maintain experimental records Data Analysis and Documentation (25%) Organize and analyze experimental data Assist in data visualization Laboratory Operations (25%) Maintain laboratory and animal room functionality

Requirements Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience :

Bachelor's degree

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques - sample preparation, pipetting, microscopy, PCR, gel electrophoresis Knowledge of experimental design and analysis

Compensation Pay Range:

$20 per hour Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits |

Human Resources Location:

Durham Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00