Joslin Diabetes Center · 8 hours ago
Research Assistant (Islet Cell & Regenerative Biology)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.64/hr - $24.37/hrJoslin Diabetes Center is dedicated to diabetes research and treatment, and they are seeking a Research Assistant to support their studies in pancreatic islet biology. The role involves assisting with experiments, maintaining cell cultures, and collaborating with lab members on various research projects.
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Responsibilities
Participate in flow cytometry and human beta cell culture and maintenance
Stem cell research involving the operation of high-speed, multi-parameter cell sorters and analyzers (complex, expensive optical/electronic instruments)
Assist other lab members (Fellows) with culturing human beta cells and tissues (e.g. skin and blood cells) including culturing, maintenance, and banking of cell lines
Assist lab members with mouse tissue cultures, maintenance and banking of cell lines
Routine culture of human beta cell liens and human islets
Characterization of human beta cells and human islet read outs such as secretion and protein and gene expression using immunohistochemistry, qPCR and western blotting analyses
Screen offspring of several mouse strains by preparation of genomic DNA and PCR or by isolation of blood cells and flow cytometry
Assist in placement of orders for reagents and supplies as needed, log delivery of supplies and store supplies appropriately upon delivery
Assist with the maintenance of lab plasmid, antibody, and animal databases
Assist in the isolation of cells and tissues from experimental animals, including preparation of these cells for subsequent analysis by flow cytometry or immunohistochemistry
Assist in the isolation of cells from human tissue samples, including preparation of these cells for subsequent analysis by flow cytometry or immunohistochemistry
Assist with experimental procedures involving mice, including cell transplantation and injection of soluble factors, as well as routine monitoring for health
Work directly with a number of researchers, assisting in design, execution, and interpretation of experiments and also will assist in training and advising other lab members in use of equipment
Operating and maintaining equipment, scheduling procedures, working with multiple investigators, interfacing with vendors, and preparing reagents
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.A. or B.S. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related discipline. M.A. or M.S will also be considered
Willingness to work with animals and human tissues
Knowledge of cell culture and molecular biology and the ability to apply this knowledge
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities and follow tasks through to completion
Ability to work with others as a team in a productive manner
Preferred
Previous undergraduate or post-graduate lab experience, particularly with mammalian cell culture and handling/screening of small animals
Previous experience with human or mouse stem cell or iPS cell work
Company
Joslin Diabetes Center
Joslin Diabetes Center is a teaching and research affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
Founded in 1893
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.8M2012-01-25Debt Financing· $10.8M
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Peter Amenta
President and CEO
Eliot Lurier
CFO & Treasurer
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