Technical Research Assistant Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for technical research assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership to scientists, post-docs, and students performing internal and sponsored research projects in fermentation and cell culture.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Computer literacy (MAC/PC)
• Experience with NMR, mass spectroscopy, and other analytic techniques with computer programming devoted to data analysis is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of computer skills, programs, Excel
• Experience with culturing human embryonic stem cells and differentiating them to neurons
• Highly motivated, enjoys multi-tasking
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint
• Prior experience with microbiology and/or laboratory animal husbandry is preferred

Please consider me for the technical research assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for orientation and trains new technicians, research fellows and students in laboratory organization, mouse-related work and safety policies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Production of charts, graphs and other graphics (training available)
• Photography and graphic design preferred
• Basic knowledge of adding information to a website
• Knowledge of, or experience with production agriculture, agritourism, food systems, or rural communities
• Knowledge of computer programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Long term interest in a career in medicine or science
• Prior full-time or part-time experience in research, in a wet or dry lab environment
• BA in Biology or Chemistry or a closely related field

Please consider me for the technical research assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for support in the research laboratory which may include experiment and procedures on specimens (human or animal).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks and work within a team to manage multiple projects in the Center
• Familiar with methods used in biomedical research, including aspects of experimental design and incorporation of controls
• Excellent computer skills with word processing, presentation and spreadsheet programs
• Excellent oral and written command of English
• Aseptic technique dealing with tissue culture
• Interested in regenerative medicine and stem cell science
• Able to troubleshoot and bring a high level of initiative and flexibility
• Diploma/NITEC/Higher NITEC in Business Administration/ Science/Engineering fields

In response to your job posting for technical research assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for laboratory management in electrical and computer engineering research operations and educational laboratory management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• To provide timely support for research activities, solid skills in the use of Microsoft applications is needed such as Word and Excel
• Relevant course or project work in biological science preferred
• Basic understanding of scientific, in particular biologica, concepts
• Creative and motivated in research area
• The environment is highly collaborative and requires both team work and individual responsibility in completion of tasks
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals in a controlled environment
• Survey design (training available)
• Writing of human interest-style stories and reports

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the technical research assistant position.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership for the chemical, biological and laboratory safety programs within the Research Institute.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Comfortable and competent handling rodents for behavioral studies
• A comfort with animal handling and research
• Hands-on experience with HPLCs
• Familiarity with additional analytical techniques such as CE, iCIEF, and LC-MS is highly desirable
• Knowledge of GMP compliance, HPLC software, computer programming, and intermediate experience with EXCEL would be useful
• Sound independent judgment and competence in research methodologies and application of the scientific method
• Knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry
• Organize data for presentation, good oral and written communication skills