Technical Research Assistant II BWH Neurology

remote typeOnsite

locationsSomerville-MA

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition idRQ

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.

Job Summary

We are looking for a curious and creative individual with a long-term interest in science/medicine. Candidate should be able to perform independent research and must have previous background in biological research. Selected candidate will be expected to work independently, under very general supervision. They will be executing protocols for immunology related experiments. Must have a professional attitude and strong work ethic. Works in collaboration with the lab team. Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using statistical techniques. Contributes to preparation of presentations and research manuscript.

This position involves extensive training at the initial stage, and hence requires a one-year commitment minimum.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Independently performs routine and non-routine experiments, playing an integral role in wet laboratory techniques, including tissue harvesting, cell and microbial culture, and molecular biology methodologies.
Animal husbandry experience, specifically breeding mouse strains, weanings, crosses, genotyping, cryopreservation, exporting mice and importing mice from outside collaborators.
Experiments may include specific immunology assays, tissue culture, PCR analyzing in vitro experiments, in vivo disease models (EAE, colitis, tumor models) and metabolic assays.
Performs, observes, records, and analyzes data using advanced statistical techniques.
Maintains long-term tissue cultures of human and mouse cell lines and monitors cells for viability and contamination.
Performs literature searches and helps to prepare presentations and written articles for publication.
In collaboration with Dr. Vinee Purohit, establishes new and modifies existing research techniques.
Coordinates schedule of tests and procedures, contributing to the generation of protocols and documents.
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in a biological/physical science required.
• Must have at least 1-3-year experience in a directly related research setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of initiative and ability to work with little supervision.
• Hands-on experience in molecular biology, genomic and cellular biology (cell-based assays, cell culture) helpful.
• Background in immunology/metabolism/both will be preferred.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of data management systems.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• High degree of computer literacy.
• Sound analytical and organizational skills.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to logically and effectively structure tasks and set priorities.
• Ability to identify potential problems and trouble-shoot solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data statistically and to logically present it.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description
Remote Type

Onsite
Work Location

123 Main Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours

40
Employee Type

Regular
Work Shift

Day (United States of America)
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