Technical Research Assistant I

Affiliate Name: Brigham & Women's Hospital
Job Category: Research
Department: BWH ANESTHESIA
Shift: Days
Hours/Week: 40
Job Type: Regular
Employment Type: Full TimeResponsibilities:
Working under 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.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.Prepares and maintains tissue cultures.May prepare radioactive and non-radioactive samples for lipid analysis.Record data, summarizes, and analyzes results using basic statistics.Prepares laboratory reagents, chemicals, instruments and equipment.Maintains supplies inventory in accordance with departmental procedures.Discusses progress of work regularly with supervisor.All other duties, as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
BS in a biological/physical science required.New graduate with relevant course or project work.Good organizational skills, detail orientedSound degree of computer literacyAbility to methodically record data and to analyze data using basic statisticsAbility to perform a variety of routine tests and prioritize workGood interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to demonstrate professionalism