Research Assistant I-Rotenberg Laboratory

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Posted: 06-Jan-24

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 73285BR

Job Summary
*** A cover letter is required upon submission of the application***
Research assistant position available in the laboratory of Dr. Alexander Rotenberg at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School beginning in spring/summer 2024. The individual will join a fast-paced team that uses rodent models to study traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. This translational group provides experience in cutting-edge translational neuroscience research and opportunities for involvement in clinical research projects.
The research assistant will support general laboratory operations and will have the opportunity to assume managerial responsibilities for collaborative research projects with industry and non-profit collaborators. During the assistantship, the candidate will be trained in basic molecular biology techniques, rodent models of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic epilepsy, rodent behavioral assessments, and EEG recording and analysis. The candidate will be expected to present regularly at laboratory meetings and will have the opportunity to present their research at national and international conferences. They will be included in publications resulting from their efforts.
This Research Assistaint I will be responsible for:

• Maintenance of mouse colonies, including breeding and genotyping
• Execution of in-vivo surgical (e.g. induction of traumatic brain injury, EEG telemetry unit implantation), and pharmacological rodent experiments
• Support of laboratory operations (ordering supplies, equipment maintenance, laboratory representation in institutional groups, animal protocol upkeep)
• Molecular biology experiments (genotyping, Western blots, immunohistochemistry, gene expression analysis)

In order to qualify, you must:

• A BA/BS degree in Biology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Neurobiology or related field
• Flexible working hours during weekdays AND weekends on a rotating schedule
• Experience with rodent handling and rodent surgical experience a plus
• Past research experience in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience or related field at the undergraduate level or beyond is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, and record-keeping skills a must
• Two-year commitment is preferred

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including 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 and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

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