Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health · 2 days ago
Research Assistant I Lab
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through research and education. They are seeking a Research Assistant to support the Nutritional Biomarker Lab in assessing fatty acids from large patient studies and performing various laboratory tasks related to nutrition and health research.
Higher EducationMedicalTraining
No H1B
Responsibilities
Organic phase extraction from human blood, human tissues, and food products
Operation and maintenance of GC-FID and other chromatography instruments such as HPLC
Conduct an ELISA assays
Operate and maintain chemical analyzers
Integration of chromatograms, reduction of data, and generation of raw data forms for further evaluation
Reviewing integrated data with lab manager, discussion of operational performance and assay troubleshooting
Monitoring of lab supplies; stock and ordering supplies when necessary
Maintenance of lab equipment and general lab housekeeping such as conducting samples and supplies inventories
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1+ years of related experience required; a combination of education and experience may be considered
Experience in a laboratory setting
Proficiency with chemical lab instrumentation and wet lab experience
Basic lab skills such as solutions preparation, pipetting, and general lab safety techniques
Prior experience with chromatographic instrumentation, especially GC, HPLC, and ELISA including data analysis
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong communication skills
Superlative work ethic
Ability to work in a BSL2-level environment
Ability to handle small volumes of frozen human-derived samples while using appropriate personal protective equipment
Basic laboratory bench skills including working with a variety of solvents, pipettors, and preparation of solutions
Preferred
Master's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field
Familiarity with chemistry lab instrumentation such as gas chromatography, HPLC, and/or capillary electrophoresis
Benefits
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Company
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard School of Public Health brings together dedicated experts from many disciplines to educate new generations of global health leaders. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.76MKey Investors
Massachusetts Life Sciences CenterThe Boston Foundation
2019-09-09Grant· $0.75M
2018-12-14Grant· $0.1M
2017-05-16Grant· $4.91M
Leadership Team
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Rick Seigrist
Director & Master in Health Care Management Program
Rifat Atun
Vice Dean Non-Degree Education and Innovation
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