Research Assistant I
Role Overview
A multi-year study is underway to identify biomarkers for brain injury in premature infants. The Research Assistant will play a key role in supporting the progress of this project through a range of responsibilities and is expected to demonstrate commitment and professionalism throughout the study. Key Responsibilities:
Perform inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) on blood and urine samples
Exosome isolation and electron microscopy
Quantitative PCR to assess differential gene expression
Management and statistical analysis of large ICP-MS and exosomal RNAseq datasets.
Bioinformatics on exosome RNAseq studies, ensuring quality and reliability of the data collected.
Supervision of undergraduate researchers
Editorial responsibilities related to manuscript preparation
Presentation at local, national and international meeting
Key Skills for This Role
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Position Overview
A multi-year study is underway to identify biomarkers for brain injury in premature infants. The Research Assistant will play a key role in supporting the progress of this project through a range of responsibilities and is expected to demonstrate commitment and professionalism throughout the study. Key Responsibilities:
Perform inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) on blood and urine samples
Exosome isolation and electron microscopy
Quantitative PCR to assess differential gene expression
Management and statistical analysis of large ICP-MS and exosomal RNAseq datasets.
Bioinformatics on exosome RNAseq studies, ensuring quality and reliability of the data collected.
Supervision of undergraduate researchers
Editorial responsibilities related to manuscript preparation
Presentation at local, national and international meeting
Minimum Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Background in neuroscience is preferred
- Strong desire to for career path in neuroscience research and/or medicine
- Experience with Microsoft Excel for data organization and analysis
- Familiarity with GraphPad Prism or other statistical programs.
Status
Part-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Standard Hours per Week
15
Pay Range
- $21.47-$33.55 Hourly
Office/Site Location
- Boston
Job Posting Category
Research
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
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