Research Assistant II: Parasite-Host Lab & Erythroid Research

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases.

The role focuses on parasite and host interactions, including cell culture, omics material generation, and data collection in a biosafety level 2+ environment. The position requires 2+ years of relevant experience and a BA/BS in biological sciences, with strong communication and the ability to work independently in a collaborative, mission-driven

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in a biological sciences setting.
• Experience with basic molecular and cellular biology methods is preferred.
• Experience with cell culture and flow cytometry is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with culturing and genetics of erythroid cells
• Generating material for omics
• Assisting with generation and maintenance of immortalized erythroid cell lines
• Performing laboratory experiments using specific techniques and equipment
• Collecting project data and reporting experimental results
• Basic laboratory duties such as media preparation
• Other duties as assigned, such as ordering of supplies

Skills

Biological sciences background

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Molecular techniques

Independent researcher

Education

BA/BS in biological sciences

Job description

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases.

The role focuses on parasite and host interactions, including cell culture, omics material generation, and data collection in a biosafety level 2+ environment. The position requires 2+ years of relevant experience and a BA/BS in biological sciences, with strong communication and the ability to work independently in a collaborative, mission-driven