2021-srw Technical Research Assistant
Overview:
We are looking to hire a bright, hard working graduate with a background in natural sciences who is seeking employment for a minimum of two years before applying to MD, PhD or MD/PhD programs. The successful candidate would assist our postdoctoral fellows in studies focused on the mechanisms of signal transduction mediated by leukotriene receptors that contribute to the pathogenesis of asthma and chronic sinus disease. Specific duties would include the processing of tissue samples for flow cytometry and single cell genomics, the maintenance of cell and tissue cultures, and the performance of standard assays such as PCR, ELISA, and western blotting.
The Brigham Hospital, a major teaching affiliate of the Harvard Medical School, is one of the premier academic medical institutions in the world. Our Division is one of the leaders in the field of academic research into the causative mechanisms of allergic and immunologic diseases. My lab has a long (25+ years) history of hiring Skidmore College graduates who have successfully transitioned to the graduate programs and career paths of their choice.
Summary:
Working under general supervision of Principal Investigator, and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, conducts a variety of routine experiments where methodologies are clearly established. Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using basic statistics. May perform literature searches under the direction of supervisor.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for organization and processing of biologic specimens from clinical studies.
- Maintains and organizes up-to-date database of all received specimens.
- Collect biological specimens
- Extract RNA and protein
- Perform quantitative PCR
- Perform tissue culture and maintains active cell lines
- Additional responsibilities at the PI’s discretion
Qualifications:
The individual must have a Bachelor’s degree and a background in Biology. The individual must have reasoning and verbal skills.
Skills/Abilities & Competencies:
The individual must be good at problem-solving and be able to keep an accurate, clear, and up-to-date lab notebook.
Working Conditions:
- Normal laboratory environment
- Limited exposure to hazardous materials under controlled conditions.
Hospital Wide Responsibility:
Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.
The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.
PAL opportunity shared courtesy of alumnus, Dr. Joshua Boyce.