Research Assistant

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant 1 for an opportunity in West Lafayette, IN 47907.

Position Title: Research Assistant 1
Location: 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Anticipated start date: 1-2 Weeks
Duration: Short term assignment fully onsite
Pay rate: $14.63/hr on W2.

Summary:
Purdue is looking for a Laboratory Technician resource to work in their lab and has interest in research using zebrafish as a model and learn how a small fish helps to promote human health. This role has the opportunity to experience rigorous biological scientific research.

The responsibilities of this position include the following tasks:
Routine zebrafish facility maintenance and general laboratory support and management, such as buffer preparation, autoclaving, sample storage and inventory, and reagents ordering and receiving.
Adult and larval fish husbandry.
Zebrafish fin clipping and genotyping.
Working with graduate students to perform basic laboratory experiments, such as PCR, DNA agarose electrophoresis, Western blot, and imaging using fluorescence scopes.

Top Skills Required:
A bachelor's degree in biology or another science related field is prioritized.
Basic Laboratory experience

Preferred Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience working in a university or large institutional setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong time management abilities, with an emphasis on accuracy
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills


Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 249087 when responding to this ad.