Technical Research Assistant I

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur (Show on map)
Apr 17, 2025
The person will work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and, in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, conduct a variety of routine experiments. This position is focused on testing therapies in mice and zebrafish and understanding the mechanism of their action in improving skeletal muscle function. The person will work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and, by established hospital policies and procedures, conduct various routine experiments. This position is focused on developing therapeutic treatments for myopathies through small-molecule screening in zebrafish and testing gene therapy in mice. 1. Common laboratory activities include molecular biology for cloning, western blotting, RNA and protein analysis 2. Screening small molecules in zebrafish models and mammalian cellular and animal models 3. Record data, summarize, and analyze results using basic statistics. 4. Discusses progress of work regularly with the supervisor. 5. All other duties, as assigned. * B.S. in biological/physical science is required. Motivated candidates with relevant course or project work. Previous experience with small molecule screening in zebrafish, mice work and data analysis is required. * Good organizational skills, detail-oriented. * Sound degree of computer literacy. * Ability to methodically record data and analyze data using basic statistics. * Ability to perform a variety of routine tests and prioritize work. * Good interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to demonstrate professionalism. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.