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Harvard Medical School · 2 days ago

Research Assistant I

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Harvard Medical School is dedicated to improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching, discovery, and service. The Research Technician will conduct cutting-edge research in immunology, manage laboratory operations, and handle animal care tasks.

Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

The Research Technician is responsible for a range of animal care tasks, including ordering animals, maintaining accurate records of cage numbers and presenting summaries at regular lab meetings

They coordinate closely with lab members to monitor weaning schedules, assist with weaning when needed, and work with the animal resource center

Additionally, the technician will be trained to conduct animal-related tasks, including handling, genotyping, and phenotyping mice

In addition to animal care, the Research Technician manages general laboratory operations

This includes ordering, receiving, and organizing supplies, preparing common reagents and buffers, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of workspaces such as culture and surgical rooms

The technician is also responsible for inventory management, such as antibody stocks and liquid nitrogen tanks, ensuring regular maintenance of lab equipment, and assisting colleagues with experiments when extra help is required

The Technician is also involved in key scientific activities, including tissue culture, live cell imaging, immunohistology staining, and flow cytometry analysis

They will receive training in surgical procedures, in vivo models, and data analysis, contributing to the overall research goals of the lab

Additional miscellaneous duties may be assigned as needed to ensure smooth lab operations

Qualification

Laboratory experienceHandling laboratory miceBasic laboratory techniquesTissue cultureFlow cytometry analysisRecord keepingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam player

Required

At least one-year related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience)

B.S. in Biology or Biochemistry or college background or equivalent work experience, preferably in a related discipline

Previous experience with handling of laboratory mice

Strong communication, organization and record keeping skills

Must be a team player able to interact effectively with a large group and work independently with little supervision

Preferred

Demonstrated abilities in basic laboratory techniques helpful but not required

Exposure to applicable computer technologies, including specific software applications, may be required

Appropriate communications skills required

Benefits

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Support for families and caregivers

Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Company

Harvard Medical School

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