Research Associate

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

12d•$27 - $48

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team! The Gerszten lab is a national leader in metabolomic and proteomic technologies and focuses on the nexus of cardiac and metabolic diseases. We make observations in humans, and then turn back to cell and animal-based systems to test for causal relationships. Our research also incorporates basic molecular and cell biology, chemistry and mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, all with a foundation in clinical medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for method development, sample preparation, chromatography, data acquisition, data analysis and data interpretation using a variety of mass spectrometry and software platforms. Using analytical abilities and sound judgment, makes decisions regarding the reliability and accuracy of results, repeating procedures when necessary. Report the status of projects and observations to the Principle Investigator. Ensure consistent, high-quality performance of all instruments and troubleshooting of underperforming instruments. Oversee and assist in the training of new laboratory personnel, students, and collaborators. Comply with all safety and infection control standards. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Functions as a principal technical specialist for a research laboratory or for a specific research project. Functions as an internal consultant and as a resource to other labs both internally and externally. Performs and devises specialized tests and research procedures, troubleshooting problems of own and other researchers' results. Conducts broad range of experiments involving advanced technology. Participates in the design of experimental protocols to achieve the objective of the research project. May prioritize work and assign work to lower-level technical personnel. May instruct laboratory techniques and methodology to students and other research personnel. May be involved in complex data analysis and interpretation of results. Collaborates with supervisor in writing and editing materials for publication. May assist in preparing manuscripts and writing abstracts. May write portion(s) of grant application, e.g.: Materials and Methods, or Experimental Design. May present papers at society meetings. Attends conferences and courses, consults with other researchers and participates in professional activities to keep abreast of the latest technological developments as they relate to the research. Evaluates the applicability of these new developments and implements their use in collaboration with the principal collaborator.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field required.
3-5 years related work experience required.
Bachelor's degree and four years experience. Or, a Master's degree and two years experience.
Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications.
May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Functions as a principal technical specialist for a research laboratory or for a specific research project.
Functions as an internal consultant and as a resource to other labs both internally and externally.
Performs and devises specialized tests and research procedures, troubleshooting problems of own and other researchers' results.
Conducts broad range of experiments involving advanced technology.
Participates in the design of experimental protocols to achieve the objective of the research project.
May prioritize work and assign work to lower-level technical personnel.
May instruct laboratory techniques and methodology to students and other research personnel.
May be involved in complex data analysis and interpretation of results.
Collaborates with supervisor in writing and editing materials for publication.
May assist in preparing manuscripts and writing abstracts.
May write portion(s) of grant application, e.g.: Materials and Methods, or Experimental Design.
May present papers at society meetings.
Attends conferences and courses, consults with other researchers and participates in professional activities to keep abreast of the latest technological developments as they relate to the research.
Evaluates the applicability of these new developments and implements their use in collaboration with the principal collaborator.