Boston Children's Hospital · 3 hours ago
Research Assistant I - Thiagarajah Lab
Boston
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$40K/yr - $57K/yrBoston Children's Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant in the Division of Gastroenterology at the lab of Dr. Jay Thiagarajah. The role involves assisting in laboratory projects, conducting experiments, and collaborating with team members on research related to genetic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Responsibilities
Direct involvement in lab-based projects and assisting other laboratory members
Under general supervision, performing a variety of routine and specialized laboratory tests, specimen preparations and experimental procedures for the purpose of research
Collaborate with members of the Thiagarajah lab to implement and execute cell culture, generation of DNA constructs, and study of gene function using molecular and cellular assays
Collaborating with members of the Thiagarajah lab to consent and recruit patients for research studies through personal interviews and written communications with patients/families. Provide detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicate all policies and procedures, and respond to all inquiries
Development and optimization of cell-based assays for novel drug discovery
Participating in laboratory meetings and presentations
Maintaining records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed
Maintaining equipment, lab area and supplies in a neat professional manner. Sterilizing and cleaning glassware, preparing media and other materials using appropriate procedures
Contribute to presentations, technical reports and research publications
Perform statistical analyses and data quality assessments to ensure robust and reliable results
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a closely related field is required
The analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles
The candidate must be organized and detail-oriented, proactive, able to work independently as a member of a team, have good problem solving skills and strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable interacting with patients and families as well as patient samples
Experience in one or more of these experimental techniques: cell culture, molecular biology, cell based assays, mouse husbandry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.)
General interest in gastrointestinal physiology and disease
Preferred
Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, R, REDCap), basic programming and/or bioinformatics analysis will be an asset
Prior experience in a research laboratory is preferred
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