| Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.) |
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| Maintain accurate laboratory records and data. |
| Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results. |
| Conduct research on cell organization and function including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation. |
| Instruct undergraduate and graduate students within the areas of cellular or molecular biology. |
| Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary. |
| Prepare reports, manuscripts, and meeting presentations. |
| Supervise technical personnel and postdoctoral research fellows. |
| Perform laboratory procedures following protocols including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, cloning and extraction, ribonucleic acid (RNA) purification, or gel electrophoresis. |
| Direct, coordinate, organize, or prioritize biological laboratory activities. |
| Develop assays that monitor cell characteristics. |
| Top Skills used in this Job |
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| Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
| Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
| Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
| Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.) |
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| Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
| Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
| Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
| Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
| Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
| Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. |
| Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
| Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
| Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
| Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
