Research Assistant: Mouse Brain & Cellular Imaging

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston is seeking a full-time research technician to support neuroscience studies in the Andermann Lab. The ideal candidate has experience with mouse surgery for cortical brain imaging and cellular imaging data acquisition, and will help explore neuronal activity across brain states.

Responsibilities include routine tests, data logging, literature searches, and presenting results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access).

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine tests following established procedures, including assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography.
• Maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results; may summarize data and interpret results under supervision using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing.
• Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned.
• Attends Medical Center lectures regarding safety requirements/conditions; attends courses to further knowledge of research.
• May demonstrate routine laboratory tasks to tests to students and other research personnel.

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Independence of Action

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston is seeking a full-time research technician to support neuroscience studies in the Andermann Lab. The ideal candidate has experience with mouse surgery for cortical brain imaging and cellular imaging data acquisition, and will help explore neuronal activity across brain states.

Responsibilities include routine tests, data logging, literature searches, and presenting results.