Research Assistant II

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Boston Children’s Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking a Research Assistant I to perform routine and specialized laboratory experiments, specimen preparation, and data analysis using advanced equipment.

Under supervision, you will troubleshoot procedures, assist with planning experiments, and maintain meticulous records. Some evening and weekend work will be required to support ongoing research projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological sciences; master's preferred.
• 1+ years of relevant research experience.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and data analysis.

Responsabilités

• Troubleshoots procedures when results are unexpected or specimen quality is poor.
• Assists with planning experiments and coordinating schedules of procedures.
• Develops and troubleshoots new techniques; maintains accurate records and analyzes data.
• Mentors lab personnel and contributes to team efforts across departments.

Connaissances

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Genetics

Sterile tissue culture

Western blot

DNA extraction

Gene cloning

Protein purification

Data analysis

Multitasking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Biological sciences

Master's degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Description du poste

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory experimental, specimen preparations and experimental procedures for the purpose of research. Utilizes specialized laboratory equipment and analysis of data generated by this equipment.

Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• RA I plus; Troubleshoots procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor. May suggest alternative routine procedures to crosscheck own findings.
• Performs techniques typically required for the laboratory/study. RA I plus. Assists with planning specific research procedures, coordinating schedules of experiments and procedures.
• Develops and troubleshoots new techniques specific to the lab. RA I plus. Maintains accurate records of results and methodologies into a log of work performed. Compiles and helps analyze data, preparing charts, graphs, and results of studies.
• RA I plus. Demonstrates basic laboratory techniques to laboratory assistants and technicians, research fellows, residents and students. Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological sciences (Molecular biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, etc.), master's preferred

Experience

• 1+ years of relevant research experience
• Experience in sterile tissue culture, Western blots, DNA extraction, minipreps, gene cloning, protein purification.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a molecular biology lab setting (apart from coursework-related labs at university)
• Ability to efficiently execute molecular biology protocols, multitask, and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (excel, word, PowerPoint)