RESEARCH SPECIALIST III, School of Medicine, Hematology & Med Oncology
The Amyloidosis Center at Boston University (BU) Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is an internationally recognized leader in the study of amyloidosis and unique in its approach of combining laboratory and clinical research to support exceptional care for patients with all forms of systemic amyloidosis. It has an integrated team of multidisciplinary researchers and clinician scientists whose mission is to understand, treat and ultimately cure amyloid diseases.
The Amyloidosis Center Gerry Laboratory at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is looking for a full-time Research Associate with previous research experience in studying amyloidosis . The position will be responsible for (i) helping to ensure smooth uninterrupted workflows for diagnostic testing, samples collection, processing and storage, while maintaining compliance with CLIA/CAP regulations and SOPs in the Amyloid Laboratory; (ii) helping with collection, processing, record keeping and storage of clinical samples for the Amyloid biorepository with the focus on bone marrow and peripheral mononuclear cell samples processing and cryopreservation; (iii) managing semi-independent projects where directed; (iv) participating in the ongoing projects with the Amyloid research and clinical team members, external academia and industry collaborators; (v) performing data entries in the clinical database.
Amyloidosis Center Gerry Laboratory activities include:
The new position will require an involvement with all the activities outlined above. The candidate will serve as a Research Associate and backup for the Amyloid Laboratory Associate Manager helping to ensure smooth uninterrupted workflows for diagnostic testing, various samples collection, processing and storage, while maintaining compliance with CLIA/CAP regulations and Amyloid laboratory SOP procedures; will be responsible for managing semi-independent research projects where directed; participate in the collaborative projects with the Amyloid research and clinical team members, and external academic and industry researchers; will provide help with data entries and clinical database maintenance.
Required Skills
The candidate will ideally hold an MD degree with a minimum of 2 years of research training at academic research institution. Must have an expertise in basic science research in the field of amyloidosis.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience
The candidate will ideally hold an MD degree with a minimum of 2 years of research training at academic research institution. Must have an expertise in basic science research in the field of amyloidosis.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.