Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant (Immunobiology/Islet Cell & Regenerative Biology)
- Employer
- Joslin Diabetes Center
- Location
- Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- May 20, 2021
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- Sector
- Academic / Research
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Biology
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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The Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant: Immunobiology/Islet Cell and Regenerative Biology (title depending on experience level) will assist with experiments in a basic research lab with a focus on blood diseases and autoimmunity.
Duties in this new lab will include performing experiments independently and as part of a team, as well as basic lab maintenance, and ordering supplies and genotyping and maintaining a mouse colony. Experiments will include working with mice, cells in culture, as well as basic molecular biology and biochemistry.
Ideal candidate is one with some experience beyond college/intern experiences, but the lab is open to a new college graduate with some experience in the role's responsibilities.
Duties in this new lab will include performing experiments independently and as part of a team, as well as basic lab maintenance, and ordering supplies and genotyping and maintaining a mouse colony. Experiments will include working with mice, cells in culture, as well as basic molecular biology and biochemistry.
Ideal candidate is one with some experience beyond college/intern experiences, but the lab is open to a new college graduate with some experience in the role's responsibilities.
- The successful applicant must be able to design experiments with appropriate controls and to interpret the derived data.
- Genotype transgenic and knock-out mice using PCR
- Perform flow cytometry to analyze and sort live cells
- Maintenance of mouse colony, including breeding, weighing, and monitoring food intake and response to medication.
- Lab support (ordering supplies, coordinating glassware washing, repairs, buffer preparation)
- Accurate record-keeping and data storage
- Assist PI and lab members in organizing and maintaining plasmids, antibodies, cell lines, etc.
- B.S. in biochemistry, biology, molecular biology or related field.
- Strong background in molecular and cell biology and/or biochemistry.
- Experience working with animals is preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a high level of motivation.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills: to interact with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts
- Must be detail oriented, with the ability to prioritize responsibilities - through completion
- Ability to work independently and with others in the lab
- Hands-on experience with animal husbandry and molecular biology techniques
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