Research Assistant (Immunobiology)
- Employer
- Joslin Diabetes
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 10, 2021
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- Sector
- Academic / Research
- Field
- Informatics / GIS
- Discipline
- Statistics, Biology
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate to join our team as a Research Assistant on a NIH-funded study to investigate the role of cardiac autoimmunity in cardiovascular disease complications in type 1 diabetes.
Specifically, this individual will be responsible for receiving and organizing biosamples from a National Biorepository, database entry, performing high-throughput immunological assays using specialized equipment, and assisting in the analyses and interpretation of large datasets using computational approaches.
Must be self-motivated, have an ability to learn new techniques, and have an excellent track record in college.
The ideal candidate is one with some experience beyond college/intern experiences (and if experience warrants, can be brought in at the Senior Research Assistant level), but the lab is open to a new college graduate with some experience in the role's responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the specimens received from biorepository against shipping manifest: Validate and organize biosamples received from a national biorepository
Control quality of contents and condition of received samples
Place specimens in appropriate storage conditions and log all specimens into appropriate secure database
Perform standardized and more complex assays following established laboratory procedures; may be responsible for the development, modification, or improvement of standard operating procedures
Recognize equipment and testing problems, troubleshoot and document independently and/or with assistance of other lab members to ensure the resolution is documented, implemented and communicated in a timely manner
Maintain detailed electronic notebooks of all work-related activities
Keep up with appropriate literature and research publications
Assist with maintaining a colony of humanized transgenic mice, including PCR genotyping; Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records of the mouse colony
Assist in performing immunoassays on mice
Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory. Assist in the placement of orders for reagents and supplies as needed; log delivery of supplies, and store supplies upon delivery
Assist with the maintenance of freezer databases
Ensure safe laboratory practices and compliance with institutional research guidelines
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
B.S. in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Biomedical or related fields
1 year of hands-on laboratory experience (undergrad internships or experience) - observational laboratory work undertaken as part of undergraduate program is insufficient
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills and motivated by science
Highly detail-oriented; demonstrable skill in performing accurate assays on small sample volumes and conducting studies on large datasets
Ability to prioritize responsibilities through completion
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills: to interact with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with group members
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Willingness to assist with animal husbandry
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate to join our team as a Research Assistant on a NIH-funded study to investigate the role of cardiac autoimmunity in cardiovascular disease complications in type 1 diabetes.
Specifically, this individual will be responsible for receiving and organizing biosamples from a National Biorepository, database entry, performing high-throughput immunological assays using specialized equipment, and assisting in the analyses and interpretation of large datasets using computational approaches.
Must be self-motivated, have an ability to learn new techniques, and have an excellent track record in college.
The ideal candidate is one with some experience beyond college/intern experiences (and if experience warrants, can be brought in at the Senior Research Assistant level), but the lab is open to a new college graduate with some experience in the role's responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the specimens received from biorepository against shipping manifest: Validate and organize biosamples received from a national biorepository
Control quality of contents and condition of received samples
Place specimens in appropriate storage conditions and log all specimens into appropriate secure database
Perform standardized and more complex assays following established laboratory procedures; may be responsible for the development, modification, or improvement of standard operating procedures
Recognize equipment and testing problems, troubleshoot and document independently and/or with assistance of other lab members to ensure the resolution is documented, implemented and communicated in a timely manner
Maintain detailed electronic notebooks of all work-related activities
Keep up with appropriate literature and research publications
Assist with maintaining a colony of humanized transgenic mice, including PCR genotyping; Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records of the mouse colony
Assist in performing immunoassays on mice
Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory. Assist in the placement of orders for reagents and supplies as needed; log delivery of supplies, and store supplies upon delivery
Assist with the maintenance of freezer databases
Ensure safe laboratory practices and compliance with institutional research guidelines
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
B.S. in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Biomedical or related fields
1 year of hands-on laboratory experience (undergrad internships or experience) - observational laboratory work undertaken as part of undergraduate program is insufficient
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills and motivated by science
Highly detail-oriented; demonstrable skill in performing accurate assays on small sample volumes and conducting studies on large datasets
Ability to prioritize responsibilities through completion
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills: to interact with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with group members
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Willingness to assist with animal husbandry
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