Harvard University
Biomedical
ResearchAssistant
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“Research Assistant at Harvard University. Skills: mouse and human tumor immunology, autoimmunity, immunoregulatory pathways, molecular biology procedures, immunological techniques, animal work, handling primary human samples. perform a wide range of highly sophisticated laboratory techniques. analyze the functions of immunoregulatory pathways”
What You'll Achieve.
advances Harvard's world-changing mission; alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all; shaping the future of medicine; success of research projects
Industry & Context.
problem-solving approach; analytical thinking
Willingness to work with mice, Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal, Pre-Placement Medical Evaluation, Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position., Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in a related discipline., At least one year of related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience)., Must possess oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills., Must possess high level of initiative and investment in the success of research projects., Ability to maintain careful records of detail-oriented; meticulous work possess organizational, analytical and communication can take direction and work well as part of a team.
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related discipline is desireable., Willingness to work with mice., Demonstrated abilities in molecular biology techniques, cell culture, and/or animals preferred, but not required.
What You'll Do.
perform a wide range of highly sophisticated laboratory techniques
analyze the functions of immunoregulatory pathways
perform immunological techniques
perform molecular biology procedures
perform mouse husbandry
handle primary human samples
analyze and summarize data
organize into lab notebooks
report experimental results weekly
assist with troubleshooting and optimizing new 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; working in an interdisciplinary team
Communication Scope
oral and written communication skills; communication
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 mouse and human tumor immunology, and/or autoimmunity. Under the supervision of the Lab Manager and/or senior trainees, this individual will perform a wide range of highly sophisticated laboratory techniques, working closely with fellows and students to analyze the functions of immunoregulatory pathways. This includes immunological techniques (immune cell isolation, assays of stromal, myeloid, and T cell function, cytokine ELISA assays, multiparameter flow cytometry, handling recombinant DNA vectors), molecular biology procedures (PCR, RNA and/or DNA preparation from tissues, as well as bulk and single-cell RNASeq). Animal work is required (measuring tumors, monitoring disease scores, weighing mice, survival bleeding, i.p. / s.c. / i.v. injections, generating chimeras), mouse husbandry (colony maintenance, genotyping). This individual may also handle primary human samples (tissue dissociation, cellular isolation, immunological assays). They will analyze and summarize data, organize into lab notebooks, and report experimental results weekly. This
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