Research Assistant II Lab
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Job posting number: #7295085 (Ref:hh-67322BR)
Posted: December 11, 2024
Job Description
Position Description
Job-Specific Responsibilities
- Contribute to experimental workflows for profiling the molecular contents and biological states of thousands of individual cells in human brain tissue, contributing to all aspects including planning experiments; creating DNA-barcoding reagents; extracting nuclei from human brain tissue; preparing molecular libraries; and high-throughput sequencing.
- Optimize and execute molecular-biological reactions such as PCR and DNA extraction.
- Independently troubleshoot and optimize techniques and technologies.
- Maintain detailed experimental notes in the lab’s electronic lab notebook.
- Report experimental results in weekly lab meetings.
- Contribute to other projects as needed.
Basic Qualifications
College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in a related discipline. One to two+ years related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience)
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or other quantitative area of science or engineering.
- Extensive course work could in some cases be equivalent to a major.
- At least one year of laboratory experience
Subjective qualifications:
- Clear and effective in verbal and written communication
- Able to critically read and discuss scientific research publications
- Collaborate with a diverse group including laboratory scientists, project managers, professional staff, and academic trainees
Additional Information
This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position.
Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines. Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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