Search jobs > Boston, MA > Research assistant

Research Assistant I - Thiagarajah Lab

Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA, US
Full-time

A Research Assistant position is available in the Division of Gastroenterology at Boston Children's Hospital in the lab of Dr.

Jay Thiagarajah. This position is ideal for candidates interested in basic and translational gastroenterology research. The Research Assistant will work as part of a team of scientists and clinicians who focus on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of genetic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

This Research Assistant will be responsible for :

  • Direct involvement in lab based projects and assisting other laboratory members
  • Under general supervision, performing a variety of routine and specialized laboratory tests, specimen preparations and experimental procedures for the purpose of research
  • Collaborating with members of the Thiagarajah lab to implement and execute cell culture, generation of DNA constructs, and study of gene function using molecular and cellular assays
  • Development and optimization of cell-based assays for novel drug discovery
  • Participating in laboratory meetings and presentations
  • Maintaining records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed
  • Maintaining equipment, lab area and supplies in a neat professional manner. Sterilizing and cleaning glassware, preparing media and other materials using appropriate procedures
  • Contributing to presentations, technical reports and research publications
  • Performing statistical analyses and data quality assessments to ensure robust and reliable results
  • Assisting with other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required

To qualify, you must have :

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Chemistry or a closely related field, and some practical lab experience
  • The analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles
  • Experience in one or more of these experimental techniques : cell culture, western blot, mouse husbandry
  • The candidate must be organized and detail-oriented, proactive, able to work independently as a member of a team, have good problem solving skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior experience in a research laboratory is preferred

In addition to completing the online application, interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Jay Thiagarajah by email : .

5 days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description - Research Assistant I BWH Neurology Fox Lab (3305723). Working under the supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager, or Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies. Provides assistance on clinica...

Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Keeps sample records of the types of samples in the lab, ensures relevant permits at the Harvard, local, state, and federal level have been acquired, ensures proper storage conditions are available for potentially irreplaceable cultural heritage material, and assists with appropriate, ethical, and l...

Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

The Holt/Geleoc Lab seeks an entry-level research assistant with a strong motivation for hearing and deafness research to join a small lab focused on both basic and translational neuroscience. Demonstrate basic laboratory techniques to laboratory assistants, technicians, research fellows, residents,...

Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, Massachusetts

Work collaboratively with others in the lab, as well as members of other research groups at the Joslin and with our collaborators at other institutions. The Senior Research Assistant II/Lab Manager. Thus, additional responsibilities will include: overseeing laboratory organization, equipment and sup...

Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Performs related laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and cleaning equipment, ordering and keeping an inventory of laboratory supplies. May occasionally instruct others in basic laboratory techniques. ...

Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

The lab is seeking a Research Assistant I who will, under general supervision, perform a variety of routine and specialized laboratory tests, specimen preparations and experimental procedures for the purpose of research. The research assistant will work mostly with mice, combining genetic approaches...

Harvard University
Boston, Massachusetts

The Kruse lab in the Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School seeks a research technician to perform routine laboratory experiments, including molecular biology and biochemistry experiments, in support of research on novel antibiotic targets. For more d...

Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers and technicians to exchange information. Inventory management and ordering of labs supplies, ensuring timely ordering and availability to support ongoing resea...

Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

The Shen Lab, a molecular neurobiology laboratory at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, seeks a Technical Research Assistant (TRA) to participate in exciting research on elucidating mechanisms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases using genetic approaches. Technical Research ...

Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

Research Assistant I BWH Neurology Fox Lab-(3305723). Working under the supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager, or Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies. Provides assistance on clinical research studies...