Research Assistant 1 - MCRI Huggins Lab

Tufts Medicine • Boston, MA

31d

About The Position

This position reports to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Gordon Huggins, and provides assistance in support of research activities under close supervision. The Huggins laboratory studies the role of FHOD3 in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. The incumbent will perform general molecular biological methods including primary mouse adult cardiomyocyte isolation, extraction of DNA, RNA, and proteins, RT-PCR, Western blotting, mitochondria isolation, seahorse assay (assessing mitochondrial function), histological assays including tissue collection/harvesting and staining, and computer-assisted color image analysis. Experience in preparation of iPSC is a plus. Analysis of human tissue samples is also performed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure as well as with other members of the research team
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and reliability.
• Highly organized and highly trustworthy and thus able to work with both expensive equipment and highly precious resources (e.g., animals)
• Knowledge of general laboratory techniques including a sound foundation in basic cellular and molecular techniques
• Good manual dexterity
• Understand cross-cultural differences

Nice To Haves

• 0-2 years of research experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in biology, biochemistry, physiology or other bioscience program.

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Performs a variety of routine laboratory tests and procedures according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Maintains records of results and methodology. Log work performed.
• Uses an appropriate safety procedure for handling, storage and disposal of biohazardous, infectious, radioactive and toxic substances. Ensures that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with such procedures.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Maintains department records, reports and files as required.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees