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Children's Hospital Boston Research Assistant I- Oettgen Lab in Boston, Massachusetts
75780BRJob Posting Title:Research Assistant I- Oettgen LabDepartment:Medicine-Allergy and Immunology AutoReqId:75780BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:Join the Oettgen lab research team to study the basic immunological mechanisms underlying the development of immune responses to ingested and inhaled antigens. We apply cutting-edge approaches including mouse models of food allergy as well as immunological and molecular genetic studies of cells from patients with food allergy and asthma to find the dysregulated switch points that allow allergic responses to emerge. As a member of our group of investigators, you will help design and carry out these studies. As the teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, our reach is global and our impact is profound. Join our team and discover how your talents can change lives. Yours included. Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory experiments, specimen preparations, and experimental procedures for the purpose of research. Assists in the use of specialized laboratory equipment and analysis of data generated by this equipment.
This Research Assistant I will be responsible for:
According to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules, performs a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures, utilizing standard laboratory equipment, recording and checking results for completeness and accuracy.
Assists in troubleshooting procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor.
Performs the following techniques typically required for the laboratory/study:
Maintains records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed.
Maintains equipment, lab area, and supplies in a neat professional manner.
Sterilize and clean glassware, and prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures.
Inventories supplies, alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents.
Processes order for supplies and/or animals.
Attends courses in safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous, flammable, corrosive, and toxic materials.
Carries out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols.
Conducts literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I.
Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers and technicians to exchange information.
Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations.
In order to qualify you must have:
A Bachelor's Degree in STEM.
Analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
A two year time commitment is preferred.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only