Research Assistant

NORTHWELL HEALTH 

HSIDE / COHEN/ FPPLJ 

JOB DESCRIPTION  

JOB TITLE : RESEARCH ASSISTANT (FI) 

DEPARTMENT : DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS  

REPORTS TO : VICE CHAIR, RESEARCH  

POSITION SUMMARY 

Performs a variety of independent activities involved in planning, organizing and conducting assigned portion(s) of research studies. Participates in the coordination of sharing information, lending assistance, and solving problems with other team members, as needed. Assignments may be fewer and less complex and may receive general guidance and/or direction. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

Planning/Reporting 

Collaborates with investigator and other team members in developing plans, organization, implementation and monitoring for research projects, interpretation of results, and preparation of manuscripts or reports. 

Sets-up related interviews, as appropriate. 

Participates in compilation/writing of integrated reports and preparation of presentations and manuscripts of scientific meetings and technical journals.  

Protocols/Procedures/Techniques 

Organizes and conducts assigned studies, independently, following and adhering to current experimental protocols. Initial set-up and/or results may be reviewed. 

Learns, researches and recommends new experimental procedures, as necessary 

Develops forms and questionnaires and coordinates the application of research techniques, as necessary. 

Ensures work is in compliance with the currently approved protocols, with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP), and with applicable regulatory requirement(s). 

Participates in design and writing of protocols, case report forms and informed consent forms for clinical trials. 

Data 

Performs a variety of independent activities involved in the collection, verification, analysis, documentation and interpretation of research data. 

Selects sources of information and specific data. 

Prepares correspondence to locate the specific data, as required. 

Evaluates and interprets collected data, and prepares presentations, reports and analyses describing progress, trends, and recommendations or conclusions. 

Performs related duties, as required. 

 *ADA Essential Functions 

REQUIRED 

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Bachelor’s Degree, required. 

Research or analytical experience, preferred 

Maintains current knowledge of research study area including attending scientific/professional meetings and training courses as appropriate. 

Works effectively as part of a team with good interpersonal skills. 

Able to take initiative and work interdependently, meet deadlines with a sense of urgency, multitask, adjust to shifting priorities, communicate effectively, and work under defined rules and regulations. 

Detail-oriented. Uses good judgment. Possesses perseverance and persistence. 

 

PREFERRED SKILLS 

Small animal handling/surgery 

Preparation of patient-derived samples  

Cell culture  

Maintenance of cell lines  

Multiplex ELISA  

Flow cytometry  

Sample preparation for high throughput sequencing techniques including single cell RNAseq  

TCR sequencing, Whole exome sequencing. 

 

We are seeking individuals with some laboratory experience but are happy to consider recent graduates looking for their initial job. A commitment of at least two years is required.