Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) is internationally known as a leader in cutting-edge research and technology and its commitment to patient-centered care. BWH has a rich legacy of excellence and has been consistently recognized as one of America’s best hospitals by US News and World Report.
GENERAL SUMMARY/ DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The individual will work under the close supervision of the PI on a variety of funded research projects. One will be focused on identifying gene mutations underlying brain, face and female reproductive tract birth defects as well as assisting with the Women¿s Reproductive Health Research involving developmental biology of the female reproductive tract.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
1. Responsibilities for maintenance of cell cultures. RNA processing, northern blotting, RT-PCR procedures, preparation of tissues for histological analysis, FACS, immunoassays, and protein biochemistry, including western blotting, immunoprecipitation and gel electrophoresis.
2. Responsibility for maintenance of mouse colony, genotyping of transgenic mice, sterile cell culture technique, processing and immunostaining of tissues for microscopy, DNA processing from tail biopsies, and PCR analysis.
3. Responsibility for molecular biological techniques
4. Responsibility for assisting in routine laboratory maintenance. Activities include ordering of supplies, keeping records of accounts, autoclaving instruments and glassware, routine cleansing of sterile hoods and incubators, cleaning of lab benches, maintenance of laboratory equipment, disposal of biological and radioactive waste.
5. Responsible for making various buffers, reagents, and other solutions needed for various laboratory procedures.
6. Maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
7. Performance of other duties or responsibilities such as helping to set us new techniques and computer analysis of data.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. BA/BS in biological or biochemical sciences with strong interest in genetics and neuroscience
2. Familiarity with basic laboratory instruments, equipment and procedures.
3. Molecular biology techniques helpful.
SKILLS AND ABILITES REQUIRED:
1. Must have a sound understand of laboratory policies and procedures-usually acquired through one-three of on the job training.
2. Must have good manual dexterity.
3. Must demonstrate careful attention to detail.
4. Must be able to maintain a neat and orderly working environment.
5. Must have good math skills.
6. Must be dependable and hard working.
7. Must be able to work independently once familiar with a particular technique.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal laboratory environment. Will be working with animals (mice) and also will work with radioactive and other hazardous materials under controlled conditions.
To apply online, please submit your resume here:
https://careers.partners.org/psc/EA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&SiteId=2&HRS_JOB_OPENING_ID=2191592
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an EEO, AA and VEVRAA employer.
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/careers
- Location: Boston, MA
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