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Research Assistant I - Res G&C - Pedi-Genetics

Tufts Medical Center

Research Assistant I - Res G&C - Pedi-Genetics

Boston, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    This position reports to the Principal Investigator and provides assistance in support of research activities under close supervision. The qualified candidate will join a collaborative team of researchers working to understand the lifelong consequences of the unique biological relationship between mother and baby in pregnancy.

    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
    • Performs a variety of routine laboratory tests and procedures according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
    •  Maintains records of results and methodology. Log work performed.
    •  Uses an appropriate safety procedure for handling, storage and disposal of biohazardous, infectious, radioactive and toxic substances. Ensures that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with such procedures.
    • Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
    • Maintains department records, reports and files as required.
    • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
    •  Attends meetings as required.
    • Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment
    • Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

    • Excellent problem solving skills
    •  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure as well as with other members of the research team
    •  Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and reliability.
    • Highly organized and highly trustworthy and thus able to work with both expensive equipment and highly precious resources (e.g., animals)
    •  Knowledge of general laboratory techniques including a sound foundation in basic cellular and molecular techniques

    EDUCATION:

    • Bachelor’s degree (e.g., in biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, or other bioscience program)

    EXPERIENCE:

    • 0-2 years experience in research related activities with an interest in women and children's health.

    An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

    WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Normal laboratory environment. May be exposed to radioactivity, chemicals used in DNA, PCR technology and protein electrophoresis, biohazardous material, and replication deficient adenoviruses, under controlled conditions in accordance with institutional safety standard requirements.
    • Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
    • May access PHI/HIPAA identifiers as part of daily tasks.

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

    Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

    COVID-19 POLICY:

    Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medical Center, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.  

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care