Research Assistant I – Neurology

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A Research Assistant (RA) position is available in Dr. David K. Simon’s lab at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School with a target start date of July 1st (with some flexibility). The RA will work closely with others in the lab on translational research relating to neuroprotection in Parkinson’s disease. The RA will help with tissue culture experiments, and also will help with handling the mouse colonies, DNA and RNA isolation, genotyping, cloning, sequencing, cryostat sectioning of brain tissue, immunohistochemistry, quantitative PCR, western blots, and other methods. Some laboratory experience with tissue culture and with mouse handling is preferred, but we also will teach the techniques as needed. The RA should be willing to work for 1 year or more (2 or more preferred).

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Simon by email (dsimon1@bidmc.harvard.edu), including a CV with contact info for 2 or more people who could serve as references.

Job Summary: Under supervision of the principal investigator, conducts a variety of routine experiments using molecular, cell biology and/or biochemistry techniques. Records test results, calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using basic statistics.<

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Physical Nature of the Job:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus

Pay Range:

$19.23 – $26.44

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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Job details

• Employment: Full-time
• Hours/Week: 40
• Shift: Day
• Category: Medical/Clinical Research
• Pay Range: $19.23 - $26.44
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Req ID: JR92997