Research Lab Tech I, DOM Infectious Disease

Research Lab Tech I, DOM Infectious Disease-(3303564)

Description

The DOM's Infectious Disease virology core lab is looking for a highly motivated ACTG processor who can start the position as soon as possible.

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator / Supervisor, and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, conducts a variety of routine protocols where methodologies are clearly established.

• Routine tests may include receiving and processing specimens from participants in clinical studies, including separating plasma, cells, and serum;
• preparing cells for cryopreservation; establishing HIV-1 cultures at the Landsdowne Core Lab, in Cambridge, MA; learning how to store, generate labels, and record data in LDMS;
• review ACTG SOPs and documents for updated process; maintains specimen inventory in accordance with laboratory and processing procedures;

routine communication with ACTG network and non-network groups and update the study information. This position may assist with other laboratory research projects as time and interest allow.

A 2-year plus commitment is preferred.

This position is a great opportunity to learn and contribute to a cutting-edge HIV clinical research environment while working in a supportive and energetic research setting.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Routine tests may include receiving and processing specimens from participants in clinical studies, including separating plasma, cells, and serum;

preparing cells for cryopreservation; and establishing HIV-1 cultures at the Landsdowne Core Lab.

• Prepare specimens for shipment in accordance with all applicable shipping regulations.
• Learn how to store, generate labels, and record data in LDMS.
• Order common lab and ACTG processing supplies and check supply inventory routinely.
• Review ACTG SOPs and documents for updated process.
• Maintains specimen inventory in accordance with laboratory and processing procedures.
• Routine communication with ACTG network and non-network groups and update the study information.
• Train new ACTG tech when necessary and keep up with ACTG certification maintenance.
• Help with chemical, instruments / equipment inventory and other sample inventory.
• Help with lab organization and maintenance under direction.
• Prepares laboratory reagents as needed.
• May need to help some administrative tasks with Harvard University Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) and the Harvard / Brigham Virology Specialty Laboratory (VSL).
• May assist with other laboratory research projects as time and interest allow.
• Be able to move boxes and supplies as needed.
• Discusses the progress of work regularly with the supervisor.
• All other duties, as assigned.
• This position is located at at 65 Landsdowne Street, Cambridge, MA.*

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

• BA / BS required.
• New graduate with relevant course or project work
• Will also consider those with 1-2 year of experience in a directly related research setting.
• Long-term commitment preferred : 2+ years of work commitment strongly preferred.

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

1. Good organization skills.

2. Good time-management and strong work ethic.

3. Detail oriented and require commitment.

4. Ability to perform a variety of routine tests and to prioritize work.

5. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

6. Ability to demonstrate professionalism.

7. Sound degree of computer literacy.