Biotechnologist vs research assistant

Differences between biotechnologist and research assistant duties and responsibilities

Biotechnologist example responsibilities.

• Manage laboratories and perform clinical research in diabetic and thyroid disease states.
• Perform standard PCR assays for research group.
• Purify enzymes using gravity, low pressure liquid chromatography, and AKTA FPLC.
• Participate in semi-annual proficiency testing for forensic casework (CTS) and proficiency testing for engraftment monitoring (ASHI).
• Quantify the final product form using solvent extraction and normal phase HPLC.
• Maintain documentation and batch records in accordance with ISO and CE-IVD regulations.
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Research assistant example responsibilities.

• Update twitter profile and manage social media campaign.
• Manage social media publications to spread awareness and notifications on Facebook.
• Evaluate patients' study eligibility via medical history, obtain informed consent, enroll patients, and achieve enrollment quotas.
• Learned many laboratory techniques, assays, and protocols; western blot, real-time PCR, tick collection, DNA extraction.
• Analyze the effects of estrogen on various tissues using molecular biology techniques such as RT-PCR, RNA and DNA extractions.
• Gain familiarity with research terminology, development procedures, data collection and management, and IRB considerations.
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