Research Specialist Level 2

Position Summary Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator PI or more senior staff on sponsored research projects performs standard and some nonstandard laboratory procedures and provides routine technical laboratory support for a Research Faculty Job Responsibilities Performs a variety of nonstandard cell tissue assays culture preparation and or analyses prepares buffers solutions and mediaOperates calibrates and performs routine maintenance on standard and specialized laboratory equipmentProvides assistance in manipulating and analyzes data using complex statistical computer softwarePrepares and maintains detailed records logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs scientific calculations and statistical analysis charting including timely data entry into the Laboratory Information Management SystemResponsible for Quality Control and Assurance of samples reagents and data Ensures laboratory compliance to all guidelines and standards of WCMNY and WCMQCleans and maintains laboratory hygiene disposes of laboratory wasteOrders laboratory supplies maintains laboratory equipment and related records expenditures including inventory control and material receiptDevelops and documents methods to improve processes in the laboratoryAssists in the review and development of new laboratory standard operating proceduresCross trains on equipment coordinates vacations etc with other team members to ensure smooth lab flow