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Axle

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$30 - $40/hr

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Longmont, CO

$80K - $90K/yr

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About Niagen Bioscience Niagen Bioscience (NASDAQ:NAGE), formerly ChromaDex, Corp., is a global ... Backed by 25 years of research and innovation, our team discovers, develops, and creates solutions ...

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What is a bioscience research assistant?

Bioscience research assistants are professionals who support scientific studies in areas such as biology, biotechnology, and biomedical research. They help conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and maintain laboratory equipment. These assistants often work under the supervision of scientists or researchers, ensuring that laboratory procedures are followed and that research projects run smoothly. Their work is essential in advancing scientific knowledge and supporting breakthroughs in health, agriculture, and environmental science.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bioscience research assistant?

To thrive as a Bioscience Research Assistant, you need a solid background in biology or a related field, laboratory skills, and often a bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data analysis software (such as Excel or statistical tools), and protocols like PCR or cell culture is essential. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective teamwork help you excel in collaborative and precise research environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing reliable scientific results and contributing meaningfully to research projects.

What are some common challenges faced by bioscience research assistants in a laboratory setting?

Bioscience Research Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing multiple experiments simultaneously, troubleshooting unexpected results, and maintaining meticulous records. Adapting to rapidly changing project priorities and learning new laboratory techniques are also frequent aspects of the role. Effective communication with principal investigators and other team members is essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring research progresses smoothly.

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Bioscience Research Associate, Sleep Lab Part-Time

Menlo Park, CA • On-site

SRI International
Scientific Research and Development Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$26.72 - $33.81/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Overview

The Human Sleep Research Program within SRI's Center for Health Sciences conducts multidisciplinary research to better understand sleep and its relationship with health and behavior. Our work spans a variety of research areas, including wearable technologies for measuring sleep and physiology, sleep deprivation, women's health, neuropsychology, and neuroimaging.

The Lab is seeking a part time Research Associate (RA) to joing their time.  This position offers the opportunity to contribute to multiple human research studies and gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of research methods and technologies. Our studies collect rich, multimodal data including overnight EEG recordings, wearable-derived biosignals such as physical activity and heart rate, cognitive and neuropsychological assessments, clinical and self-report measures, and multimodal MRI.

The RA will work alongside an interdisciplinary research team and gain practical experience across different stages of clinical and translational research in human participants. The position is particularly well suited for someone interested in gaining broad research experience while contributing to studies with applications to human health, sleep, and emerging health technologies. Timing of participant-facing activities varies based on study, but includes the possibility of up to two overnight shifts per week, afternoon-evening shifts, as well as the possibility of weekend work.  The position will be expected to work 15-20 hours per week onsite at our Menlo Park, CA office.

Responsibilities
  • Support multiple human sleep research studies conducted within the Human Sleep Research Program and Center for Health Sciences.
  • Assist with participant-facing research visits, which occur on variable shifts, mainly including overnight, evening, and afternoon study procedures.
  • Ability to remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout overnight research shifts.
  • Assist with meticulous collection of physiological and behavioral research data across a variety of projects, including overnight EEG/sleep recordings, wearable device data, cognitive and neuropsychological assessments, and self-report and clinical measures.
  • Support collection of multimodal MRI data and other study-specific procedures as needed.
  • Assist with research data entry, organization, quality control, and preparation for analysis.
  • Follow study protocols and research procedures to ensure accurate, consistent, and high-quality data collection.
  • Work collaboratively with research staff across multiple projects and assist with other research activities as needed.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors in psychology, neuroscience, biology, cognitive science, or a related field.  New grads encouraged to apply!
  • Candidates must be a US Citizen
  • Interest in sleep research a plus
  • Detail-oriented and good organizational skills are highly desired

The salary range is: $26.72-$33.81/hr. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For almost 80 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.

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