Research Assistant Student, OBGYN, Temporary, Genital Tract Biology

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.

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Job Summary

Provides a variety of duties to support the departmental needs. Depending in the intern assignment tasks can vary from laboratory and research assistance
The candidate will work under direct supervision of the Lab Director to support specific research objectives lab maintenance and administrative tasks in the Laboratory of Genital Tract Biology. The research mission of the Laboratory of Genital Tract Biology is to advance womens health. The Lab Director has NIH funding to study mechanisms of innate immunity to sexually transmitted infections (STI) in the female genital tract and also conducts translational studies on microbicide development for STI prevention and biomarkers of vaginal inflammation relevant to reproductive disorders and cancer. The laboratory is accredited by the Commission of Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists. The Undergraduate CO-OP Technical Research Assistant position involves performance of multiple laboratory techniques and tasks e.g. meticulous record keeping cataloging clinical specimens processing vaginal specimens and blood multiplex protein and mRNA assays cell culture etc. The research is performed under routine lab biosafety rules (biohazard level 2 e.g. work with human material). The successful candidate is encouraged to participate in writing and co-authoring research papers and presentations.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Prior experience in an office and/or research/laboratory setting 0-1 year preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist with laboratory receiving supply and chemical inventory preparation for lab inspections.
2. Perform microplate assays using state-of-the art technologies.
3. Perform research-related computer data entry and analysis.
4. Perform cell culture and experiments
5. Maintain lab environment and equipment;
6. Perform related duties as required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Must have passed undergraduate biology and or chemistry courses.

Must have basic familiarity with laboratory equipment and scientific methodology.
Must be well organized able and willing to maintain a neat orderly work environment and keep meticulous up-to-date records.
Must be able to work well with a variety of different personalities and communicate relevant information clearly.
Must be able to work effectively under stringent conditions of accuracy sterility and adherence to protocols in a time-pressured environment.
Must demonstrate careful attention to detail be willing to ask questions and admit mistakes.
Must be willing to be flexible in work scheduling to accommodate research

Onsite

221 Longwood Avenue

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Temporary

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.50 - $21.80/Hourly

Grade

2

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