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Research Assistant II

Boston Children's Hospital
  • Boston, MA
    10 days ago

    Job Description

    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
    Education:
    • 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)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, MA

    Skills

    • Biochemistryunmatched
    • Biologyunmatched
    • Cloningunmatched
    • DNAunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Laboratoryunmatched
    • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
    • Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Molecular Analysisunmatched
    • Molecular Biologyunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Protein Purificationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Specimens/Samplesunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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