Research Assistant I- The Arbab Lab
84242BR
Neurology
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Research,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$39644.80-$57491.20 Annual
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
The Arbab Lab, led by Dr. Mandana Arbab at The Translational Neuroscience Center of Boston Children’s Hospital, is seeking a motivated research assistants to join a dynamic research program focused on translational gene editing therapeutics and technology development. Successful candidates will lead an innovative research project leveraging cutting-edge genome engineering tools and in vivo disease models to address fundamental and translational questions in disease biology. Opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration with leading experts in genetic disease modeling, delivery technologies, informatics, and clinical translation of gene therapies are available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of molecular and cell biology experiments and procedures utilizing standard laboratory equipment.
- Assists in developing and troubleshooting of new experimental procedures.
- Performs the following techniques typically required for the laboratory/study:
- Maintains records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed.
- Maintains equipment, lab area, and supplies in a neat professional manner.
- Prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures.
- Inventories supplies, alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents.
- Attends courses in safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous, flammable, corrosive, and toxic materials.
- Carries out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols.
- Conducts literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I.
- Consults with other researchers and technicians to exchange knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
- Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- A Bachelor’s degree in STEM is required for the role.
Experience:
Prior knowledge or experience in molecular biology, tissue culture, and gene editing is desirable, but not required.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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