Professional Research Asst Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for consulting expertise in the area of market research design, data collection and analysis.

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

• Expertise in secondary and primary data collection methods
• Demonstrated experience in community-based survey administration and coordination, including recruitment of respondents and/or supervision of survey administrators, and supporting data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting
• MA in TESOL or closely related field
• At least 12 months of experience with MS Office suite
• At least 12 months of experience with statistical analysis and interpretation
• Experience with analysis, synthesis, and visualization of qualitative and quantitative data
• PhD in a health-related field
• Experience in clinical settings

I am excited to be applying for the position of professional research asst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for thought leadership in the development of software and technology to improve data collection and quality control.

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

• Experience with RedCap for maintenance of clinical sample database
• Program Management training (or willingness to receive additional training in this area)
• Intrinsically motivated and assertive with ideas
• Flexible and innovative thinker
• Thrives on the challenges encountered in fluid, complex, high opportunity environments
• Recent college graduates and newly experienced entry level researchers who are motivated to pursue an independent career in science and medicine, and are looking to improve their science skill sets on the job, are encouraged to apply
• Working knowledge and basic understanding of biology, should be willing to learn a variety of lab techniques
• Prior research lab experience preferred, cancer research lab is helpful

I would like to submit my application for the professional research asst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for support services in various data management areas: data analysis/collection, reproduction, distribution, and report preparation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with statistical analysis using appropriate software packages
• A generous benefit package offered through CU-Boulder including medical/dental/vision, retirement, paid time off, and an ECO pass
• A positive and healthy working environment
• Flexibility to work up to 2 Saturdays a month as needed
• Proficiency in writing and editing of peer-reviewed manuscripts, reports, chapters and research grants
• Background in project management in biomedical or public health research, such as development of study protocols, development of research databases, data quality control, statistical analysis, and development of charts and tables
• Strong background supporting multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary collaborations
• Proficiency in preparing PowerPoint presentations, using referencing software such as Endnote, and using electronic bibliographic databases such as MEDLINE and CENTRAL

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

Previously, I was responsible for the Fellow with training and experience in protocol development, data collection, data management, data analysis, presentation of results, and medical communications.

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:

• Background in budget management, and experience with recruitment and supervision of research assistants
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Software programs
• Highly motivated to work in a fast-paced research team
• Competence with operation of basic laboratory equipment- balance, centrifuge, pipetting
• Highly motivated to learn new techniques as needed
• Flexibility to work well with others in a large lab group setting with multiple PIs, PRAs, postdocs, and trainees
• Background in physiology, molecular biology, or reproductive sciences
• Experience with animal studies

I would like to submit my application for the professional research asst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for general consulting in medical data collection and analysis methodology, including but not limited to grants, protocol review, study design, power and sample size, data analysis, abstracts, and manuscripts.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficient level with MS Office software preferred, for daily email and assigned lab projects
• Show daily and continued interest to demonstrate successful planning and management skills in all assigned behavioral research and/or research projects working with lab team members effectively
• Strong knowledge of statistical principles relevant in biomedical research
• Molecular neurobiology techniques
• Experience operating various laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, swinging bucket/micro centrifuge, multichannel/single channel pipettes, biological safety ­­cabinet, cell counter, and cell incubator
• REDCap project design and management
• Automated data management utilizing application programming interface (API) functionality
• Experience developing policy memos and briefing materials for educational policymakers and practitioners