Malaria Vector Biology Research Associate

Digitailor; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Descrizione del lavoro

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston is seeking a Research Assistant for the Immunology and Infectious Diseases department.

The role focuses on parasite-vector interactions and malaria control, with duties spanning mosquito studies, molecular biology, and data collection in a dynamic research setting. The successful candidate will assist in developmental projects, manage lab workflows, and collaborate across teams while adhering to biosafety and ethical standards.

Competenze

• Experience in a life sciences wet lab setting.
• Knowledge of host-vector/host-parasite interactions.
• Experience with parasite in vitro culturing or cell culture.
• Experience with biosafety level 2+ pathogens.

Mansioni

• Malaria parasite culturing and mosquito infections.
• Molecular biology work such as nucleic acids isolation and qRT-PCR.
• Coordinate insectary space and staff; ensure safety compliance.
• Assist with EHS reporting and staff scheduling.

Conoscenze

Molecular biology

Lab techniques

Microscopy

BSL-2 lab

Attention to detail

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Strumenti

qRT-PCR

Fluorescence Microscopy

PCR machines

Descrizione del lavoro

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston is seeking a Research Assistant for the Immunology and Infectious Diseases department.

The role focuses on parasite-vector interactions and malaria control, with duties spanning mosquito studies, molecular biology, and data collection in a dynamic research setting. The successful candidate will assist in developmental projects, manage lab workflows, and collaborate across teams while adhering to biosafety and ethical standards.