Research Assistant I - Sahin Lab
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A research assistant position is available for a start date in Winter 2021-2022 with a flexible start date for within the Sahin laboratory at Boston Children’s Hospital. The individual will join a team that utilizes a mouse model to study tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), and more specifically the role of interneurons in TSC-associated epilepsy. The research assistant will be trained to maintain the mouse colony, genotyping, DNA and RNA isolation, western blots and characterize these animals using cutting-edge technologies. The candidate will also have the opportunity to actively participate in meeting discussions and presentations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Mouse colony maintenance- setting up matings, toeing, weaning, weighing animals.
- Genotyping of mice
- Characterization of mice- analysis of behavioral paradigms, confocal microscopy
- Isolation and analyzing RNA/DNA and proteins, including but not limited to: PCR,
- Immunoprecipitation, immunocytochemistry, western blot.
- Lab maintenance, i.e. ordering supplies, general upkeep, etc.
- Organizing processed samples.
Qualifications:
- A BA/BS degree in Biology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Neurobiology or related
- field.
- Flexible working hours during weekdays AND weekends on rotating schedule.
- Experience with animals required; experience with genotyping is a plus
- Past research experience in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, or neuroscience at the undergraduate level or beyond, preferred.
- Excellent communication, organization, time management, and record-keeping skills a must.
Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.
BCH offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a rotating days/evenings and week-end schedule, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, and discounted rates on T-passes (50% off).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.