Created | 04/22/2024 |
Date expired | 05/06/2024 |
Reference | 239883189 |
Country | United States |
State | Massachusetts |
City | Boston |
Zip | 02108 |
Salary | - |
Harvard University
Position Title: Research Assistant I Req ID: 65537BR School or Unit: Harvard Medical School Description: Position Description The Sharpe laboratory at Harvard Medical School seeks a highly motivated individual to support research in mouse and human immunology in models of cancer, autoimmunity, and infection. This individual will receive mentorship to perform a wide range of sophisticated laboratory techniques to investigate immunoregulatory pathways through genetic screens and mouse modeling. The individual will be trained to perform immunological techniques (immune cell isolation, assays of stromal, myeloid, and T cell function, cytokine ELISA assays, multiparameter flow cytometry), molecular biology procedures (PCR, RNA and/or DNA isolation), bulk and single-cell RNASeq, and protein expression and signaling assays. Animal work (measuring tumors, disease scoring, survival bleeding, i.p. / s.c. / i.v. injections, oral gavage, generating bone marrow chimeras) and mouse husbandry (colony maintenance, genotyping) is required. This individual will also handle, under direction, primary human samples (tissue dissociation, cellular isolation, immunological assays), as well as BSL-2 pathogens. The individual will analyze and summarize data, maintain well-organized lab notebooks, and report experimental results weekly. This individual will also assist with lab organization, maintenance of lab equipment, and lab safety activities. An ideal candidate should possess an outstanding academic record and strong communication skills, enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team, and may be interested in postgraduate training (MD PhD, PhD, or MD). They will benefit from 1:1 mentorship and be encouraged to pursue independent investigation with guidance and mentorship where feasible. Basic Qualifications At least one-year related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience). Additional Qualifications and Skills
Additional Information This is a two-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position. Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation. The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines. Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding. The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Not ready to apply? Join our talent community to keep in touch and learn about future opportunities! (https://www.gem.com ?formID=16341e35-cbc6-4904-88a3-09b35763307e) Benefits We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website ( https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only) #LI-RA1 Department Office Location: USA - MA - Boston Job Code: 403108 Research Assistant I Lab Job Function: Research Work Format: On-Site Sub Unit: ------------ Salary Grade: 052 Department: Immunology Union: 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Time Status: Full-time Pre-Employment Screening: Identity Schedule: 35 hrs. per week | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Commitment to Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statement EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. PI239883189 |
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Employer | Harvard University |