Research Assistant I | Morgan Lab

MBL • Woods Hole, MA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Morgan lab seeks a highly motivated individual to join The Eugene Bell Center for Regenerative Biology and Tissue Engineering as a full-time Research Assistant I. The successful candidate will work on the neurobiology of Parkinson’s disease and also provide general lab support. The candidate will lead a research project and assist the PI and other lab personnel with experiments. Other tasks include performing data analysis, lab maintenance, and minor administrative tasks. Position will be for 1 year, but may be extended beyond this period contingent on funding.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (B.S. or B.A.)
• Significant background and coursework in Neuroscience, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, or other related topics
• Strong analytical and computer skills
• Knowledge of standard laboratory practices
• Familiarity with general laboratory equipment
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the lamprey model
• Microdissections
• Confocal imaging
• Statistics
• Image analysis software
• Coding
• Prior experience working with fish or other aquatic species

Responsibilities

• Confocal and other light microscopy techniques
• Basic biochemistry
• Electron microscopy
• Electrophysiology
• Performing data analysis
• Lab maintenance
• Minor administrative tasks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level