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Research Assistant I

Harvard University
Boston , MA, USA
Full-time

The Ginty Laboratory in the Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School is looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant to assist in the study of the sensory innervation of the skin.

This project utilizes mouse genetics, molecular biology, histological and behavioral approaches to understand neurobiological mechanisms of touch and pain.

The Research Assistant will perform a variety of basic and general laboratory research and clerical tasks under specific direction, and may be asked to perform familiar tasks independently.

Typical Duties

  • Performs laboratory experiments utilizing standard techniques and equipment including but not limited to immumohistochemical analysis and mouse behavior.
  • Performs related laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and cleaning equipment and ordering supplies
  • Performs mouse husbandry tasks
  • Assists in the design of laboratory experiments, techniques, and protocols as a member of a project team
  • Processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting experiment results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms
  • May process orders or invoices, or undertake other clerical and simple accounting duties under the direction of administrative personnel.
  • May instruct other staff and students in basic laboratory techniques
  • 30+ days ago
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