Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health · 1 day ago
Research Assistant I Lab
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through research and education. The Research Assistant will perform molecular biology experiments, maintain mouse colonies, and contribute to lab discussions while supporting the lab's mission to address health challenges.
Higher EducationMedicalTraining
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performing cell culture and molecular biology experiments
Performing mouse metabolic physiology experiments
Maintaining mouse colonies, including breeding and genotyping
Processing tissue, blood, and cell culture samples for protein, RNA, and metabolite analysis
Analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data
Participation and intellectual contribution to lab meetings, journal clubs, and data discussions
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1+ year of relevant experience required; a combination of education and experience may be considered
Experience in basic molecular and cellular biology techniques required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience; preferably in biological sciences
Scientific curiosity, high level of initiative and motivation; ability to work independently and with a team preferred
Two or more years experience in a molecular biology laboratory at the bench
Exposure to or experience in basic molecular and cellular biology techniques strongly preferred
Experience performing animal studies preferred
Understanding of the necessity for proper handling of pre-published confidential research data
Demonstrated high level of initiative and motivation
Experience working independently and with a team
Proven excellence in communication, organization, time management, and record-keeping skills
Strong organizational skills
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 T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard School of Public Health brings together dedicated experts from many disciplines to educate new generations of global health leaders. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.76MKey Investors
Massachusetts Life Sciences CenterThe Boston Foundation
2019-09-09Grant· $0.75M
2018-12-14Grant· $0.1M
2017-05-16Grant· $4.91M
Leadership Team
Rifat Atun
Vice Dean Non-Degree Education and Innovation
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