Beth Israel Lahey Health · 1 day ago
Research Assistant II
Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a motivated candidate for a cardiovascular image vision position within their clinical and technical team at BIDMC/Harvard Medical School. The role involves leading research projects to develop and apply novel imaging methods for non-invasive disease detection, requiring a background in biomedical engineering, engineering, computer science, or data science.
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Responsibilities
Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests which may include DNA sequencing, gene cloning, in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, northern blotting; synthesizes and interprets results. (essential)
May operate and maintain moderate to complex lab equipment such as spectrophotometer, flow cytometer, etc. (essential)
Using analytical abilities and sound judgment, makes decisions regarding the reliability and accuracy of results, repeating procedures when necessary. (essential)
May assist with planning specific research procedures and coordinating schedules of tests and procedures (essential)
May prepare written and/or verbal reports on status of research and the technical procedures used, including statistical and graphic summaries of findings and possible conclusions. (essential)
May have technical expertise in specific area(s) that surpasses basic performance expectations (i.e. knowledge/use of the electron microscope), contributes to the laboratory by utilizing this experience (essential)
May demonstrate routine to complex lab techniques to others in the lab. (essential)
Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consults with other researchers and technicians to exchange information. May demonstrate routine to complex lab techniques to others in the lab. (essential)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required
1-3 years related work experience required, including 1 year of related experience or a Master's degree with requisite knowledge and skills
Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access
Background in biomedical engineering, engineering, computer science, or data science
1-2 years of prior experience in medical image analysis
Outstanding academic record
Problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to work well both independently and in a team
Proficiency in computer programming languages including Python, Matlab required
Preferred
Prior experience with statistical languages
Company
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.
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