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Research Assistant I Lab

Job Details

Job Summary

Position broadly supports multiple ongoing research projects under the direction of HSCRB Professor Richard Lee. The Lee laboratory uses biotechnologies to discover and design new approaches to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases uses a variety of techniques including stem cell and molecular biology.

Auto req ID

57661BR

Job Code

403108 Research Assistant I Lab

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Business Title

Research Assistant I Lab

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

052

Time Status

Full-time

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Basic Qualifications

One year of biological laboratory research experience is required. Relevant college coursework that includes cellular and molecular biology may count toward experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field is strongly preferred. Experience with molecular biological, cell culture, and sterile laboratory techniques are required. Excellent organizational skills and great attention to detail are essential components of this position as is the demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment. Comfortable working with small animals. Computer experience is essential as analysis and documentation of results are required.

Additional Information

This is a two-year term position with renewal dependent upon continuation of grant funding.

Department

Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

Schedule

35 hours per week/ Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Weekend flexibility may be required.

Job Function

Research

Position Description

More specifically, the research assistant will:
  • Maintain tissue cultures (feed, expand, and split cells);
  • Characterize cells by standard molecular, cellular and functional methods;
  • Carry out rodent animal husbandry (breeding, genotyping, metabolic and protein assays);
  • Prepare and isolate protein and purify using HPLC;
  • Perform tissue histology and immunohistochemistry techniques according to established protocols;
  • Analyze data and document experimental results;
  • Maintain equipment, make stock solutions used in methods above, and contribute to general lab organization.
School/Unit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

Company

 Harvard FAS

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s PhD. programs (the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872). The 40 academic departments and more than 30 centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

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