Research Assistant II

• Responsible for learning, designing and performing a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures including processing of human blood samples, tissue culturing of human and mouse immune cells, handling and genotyping mice, tissue dissection and immunoblotting and flow cytometric studies utilizing standard laboratory equipment, as well as analyzing and interpreting results
• Assists in troubleshooting procedures and Conducts literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I.
• Meet with PI and Post docs to discuss their own project and participate in lab meetings and other oppportunities to present their work
• Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques
• Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations
• Maintains records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed
• Maintains equipment, lab area, and supplies in a neat professional manner
• Sterilize glassware and prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures
• Inventories supplies, alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents
• Processes order for supplies and/or animals
• Attends courses in safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous, flammable, corrosive, and toxic materials
• Carries out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols
• Assist in general lab operations and upkeep

• Bachelor’s degree with background in biology, genetics, molecular biology, or related fields
• One year of related experience is required
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and cell culture preferred such as PCR, qPCR, WB, Cell culture, FACS, microscopy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to engage with multiple projects in research environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Experience with molecular biology techniques and cell culture preferred such as PCR, qPCR, WB, Cell culture, FACS, microscopy

• flexible schedules
• affordable health, vision and dental insurance
• child care and student loan subsidies
• generous levels of time off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Pension
• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
• cell phone plan discounts
• discounted rates on T-passes