QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in a biological/physical science required 1 year of related research experience required.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Good organizational skills detail oriented
Sound degree of computer literacy
Ability to methodically record data and to analyze data using basic statistics Ability to perform a variety of routine tests and prioritize work
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to demonstrate professionalism
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Each area should include working conditions specific to position. Please also include any specific physical requirements lifting bending etc.
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Working under the general supervision of Principal Investigator (or Research Manager) and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures conducts a variety of routine experiments where methodologies are clearly established. Calculates transcribes and analyzes data using basic statistics. May perform literature searches under direction of supervisor.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Under general supervision performs a variety of routine tests following established methodologies. Routine tests may include separation and quantitation of labeled and unlabeled lipids by TLC GC and HPLC (Site specific examples here).
2.Experience with all aspects of in vivo rodent work.
3.Prepares and maintains tissue cultures.
4.May prepare radioactive and nonradioactive samples for lipid analysis.
5.Record data summarizes and analyzes results using basic statistics.
6.Prepares laboratory reagents chemicals instruments and equipment.
7.Maintains supplies inventory in accordance with departmental procedures.
8.Discusses progress of work regularly with supervisor.9.All other duties as assigned.
Day Shift
Brigham and Womens Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin sexual orientation protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.