TECHNICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT II / 20 HOUR / DAY / BWH DIV. OF NEWBORN MEDICINE Job in Boston, Massachusetts US
TECHNICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT II / 20 HOUR / DAY / BWH DIV. OF NEWBORN MEDICINE
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT The TRA2 will perform experiments under the PI?s supervision in cellular and molecular biology and data abstraction and coding from medical records after training. Candidates must have a strong background in cellular and molecular biology and an understanding of medical terminology. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ? The successful candidate will perform multiple duties as part of a lab team. Duties include but are not limited to helping design experiments and interpret results. The candidate should be comfortable with handling samples, eager to learn, a good self starter, and able to manage work time efficiently. ? Strong attention to detail and ability to carry out work tasks accurately and reproducibly are essential personal characteristics. Experience with computer programs such as Excel, Word and Access is expected. A minimum of one year of previous laboratory experience in a molecular biology or clinical lab setting is required. ? Independently performs routine and non-routine experiments which are moderate to complex. Experiments may include specific assays, tissue culture, liquid chromatography, radioautography, and preparing special materials (Site specific examples here). ? Calculate, transcribes and analyzes data using advanced statistical techniques. ? Maintains long-term tissue cultures of human cell lines and monitors cells for viability and contamination. ? Performs literature searches and helps to prepare presentations and written articles for publication. ? In collaboration with PI or Research Manager, establishes new and modifies existing research techniques. ? Coordinates schedule of tests and procedures. ? Coordinates lab activities such as infection control, radiation safety, and bio-safety activities. ? All other duties as assigned.