Research Assistant II: Neurodegenerative Biomarker Diagnostics

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off including par­­

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Job summary

The Wyss Institute at Harvard University is seeking a motivated Research Assistant II to join a collaborative team developing new diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS and Alzheimer’s disease. You will gain substantial hands-on training in profiling protein and nucleic acid biomarkers from human biofluids and work with established techniques at the bench.

You will design experiments, manage supplies, and present data under senior guidance, in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• College background in biological science and 1+ years of lab experience in molecular biology/biochemistry.
• Two+ years of research experience is preferred.
• Experience with protein biochemistry (ELISA, Western blot, immunoisolation) and nucleic acid techniques (FISH, real-time PCR) is advantageous but not required.
• Experience with imaging techniques (fluorescence microscopy), engineering, robotics, liquid-handling automation, and microfluidics is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• With supervision from senior staff, help design and execute experiments toward development of new diagnostic technologies and biomarker assays for neurodegenerative diseases.
• With oversight from senior staff, order supplies and perform lab maintenance activities.
• With guidance from senior staff, present data and conclusions at Wyss Institute meetings.

Skills

Lab experience

Team collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a biological science

2+ years of research experience (preferred)

Tools

ELISA

Western blot

immunoisolation

FISH

real-time PCR

fluorescence microscopy

engineering

robotics

liquid-handling automation

microfluidics

Job description

The Wyss Institute at Harvard University is seeking a motivated Research Assistant II to join a collaborative team developing new diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS and Alzheimer’s disease. You will gain substantial hands-on training in profiling protein and nucleic acid biomarkers from human biofluids and work with established techniques at the bench.

You will design experiments, manage supplies, and present data under senior guidance, in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial