Assisting with the design of a hypothesis-driven research project to answer specific scientific questions
Searching the literature to determine the feasibility of a new project idea, grant proposal hypothesis, or experimental approach.
Providing feedback on the design of a new project, short-term and long-term project goals, and experimental approaches.
Designing experimental protocols to:
Test out new hypotheses
Determine a new project’s validity
Optimize/troubleshoot difficult procedures
Generate data toward existing project goals
Identifying equipment and supplies needed for a new laboratory division or new set of experiments.
Planning validation protocols to prepare for CLIA inspection or comply with internal regulatory procedures.
Offering feedback to investors on the scientific data and technical approaches of those requesting funding to commercialize biological products or diagnostic testing.
