Research Assistant I- Biddinger Lab
83463BR
Pediatrics-Endocrinology
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 Biddinger Lab at Harvard Medical School uses cutting edge genetic, molecular, and metabolic tools to help people with diabetes. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about research to join our team of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. This is an outstanding opportunity for individuals considering medical or graduate school. For more about us, check out our website–www.biddingerlab.org.
Key Responsibilities:
- The candidate will work collaboratively with other investigators on key projects that will help us to understand the diseases that affect patients with diabetes. Ideal candidates will be able to work independently and contribute both intellectually and technically.
- The specific experiments and techniques will vary from month to month, but will typically include performing QPCR, western blotting, immunostaining, or FACS isolation, as well as performing mouse physiology experiments.
- The candidate will analyze, interpret and communicate results at lab meetings.
- The candidate will also spend 25% of their time on lab management, including ordering, organizing and maintaining databases, and coordinating lab meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field.
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field is required.
- At least one year of research experience outside of coursework is preferred.
- Proficient in at least 2-3 wet lab techniques (e.g. Western blotting, cloning, FACS, QPCR).
- Experience working with rodents, specifically mice is preferred.
- Comfortable working with mice.
- Willingness to make a two-year commitment is preferred.
***This position is looking for someone to start ASAP***
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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