Harvard University

Healthcare

ResearchAssistant

boston, massachusetts, united states FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Research Assistant at Harvard University. Skills: Immunologic techniques, Molecular biology procedures, RNASeq, Animal work. Perform a wide range of laboratory techniques. Analyze the functions of immunoregulatory pathways”

What You'll Achieve.

Success of research projects

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to work with mice, Research lab bench work, Computer work, 2-year term position, Possibility of extension, 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship, Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal, Pre-Placement Medical Evaluation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in a related discipline, At least one-year related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience), Oral and written communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, High level of initiative and investment in the success of research projects, Ability to maintain careful records of detail-oriented; meticulous work, Organizational skills, Analytical skills, Communication skills, Ability to take direction and work well as part of a team

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree, Demonstrated abilities in molecular biology techniques, Cell culture, Animals

What You'll Do.

Perform a wide range of laboratory techniques

Analyze the functions of immunoregulatory pathways

Perform immunologic techniques

Perform molecular biology procedures

Perform mouse husbandry

Handle primary human samples

Analyze and summarize data

Organize data into lab notebooks

Report experimental results weekly

Troubleshoot and optimize techniques

Assist with lab organization

Assist with maintenance of lab equipment

Assist with lab safety activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working closely with fellows and students; Work well as part of a team

Communication Scope

Oral communication skills; Written communication skills; Communication skills

Full Job Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard Medical School? Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership. You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine. The Sharpe laboratory at Harvard Medical School seeks a highly motivated individual to support research in tumor and autoimmune immunology. Under the supervision of the Lab Manager and/or senior trainees, this individual will perform a wide range of laboratory techniques, working closely with fellows and students to analyze the functions of immunoregulatory pathways. The job includes immunologic techniques (immune cell isolation; assays of stromal, myeloid, and T cell function; cytokine ELISA assays; multiparameter flow cytometry), molecular biology procedures (PCR, RNA and/or DNA preparation from tissues), and RNASeq (both bulk and single cell protocols). Animal work is required (measuring tumors, measuring clinical symptoms in autoimmune models, weighing mice, survival bleeding, i.p. and s.c. injection, generating chimeras) along with mouse husbandry (setting up breeders, genotyping progeny). This individual may handle primary human samples (tissue dissociation, cellular isolation, immunological assays). Research Assistant will analyze and summarize data, organize data into lab notebooks, and report experimental results weekly. This individual may

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