Research Assistant, Nephrology (part time)

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology is seeking a Research Assistant to work within Dr. Jin Wei’s research team. This is a basic research group focused on the role of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in regulating renal hemodynamics and systemic blood pressure. The role involves performing experiments, animal care, data collection and analysis, maintaining research records, and assisting with general laboratory operations. The Research Assistant will also support the principal investigator and research team in executing research projects, interpreting experimental results, and preparing data for presentations, manuscripts, and grant applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Ability to follow detailed experimental protocols and maintain accurate research records.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to work independently and as part of a research team.
Must be able to follow laboratory safety procedures and institutional animal care regulations.
Must be able to maintain accurate and confidential research records.

Nice To Haves

Major in a field related to the research is preferred.
Prior experience in wet-lab research is preferred.
Experience working with animal models (e.g., mice) or willingness to learn animal handling and surgical techniques preferred.
Experience with molecular biology, biochemistry, or physiology techniques (such as PCR, Western blot, histology, cell culture, or microscopy) is a plus.
Experience with data analysis or statistical software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists in data collection and provides feedback on study’s progress.
Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, sending mailouts, using approved advertisements, etc.
Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.
Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts.
Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation.
Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study, including: managing program records and handling communication needs of the program.
Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary.
Perform administrative duties associated with the study’s Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB.
Responsible for all other administrative duties related to research activities.
Performing experiments.
Taking care of animals.
Collecting and analyzing data.
Maintaining accurate research records.
Assisting with general laboratory operations.
Support the principal investigator and research team in executing research projects, interpreting experimental results, and preparing data for presentations, manuscripts, and grant applications.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) savings matches
Paid time off
Career advancement opportunities
Resources to support employee and family well-being