Research Assistant I- The Arbab Lab

84242BR

Neurology

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
The Arbab Lab, led by Dr. Mandana Arbab at The Translational Neuroscience Center of Boston Children’s Hospital, is seeking a motivated research assistants to join a dynamic research program focused on translational gene editing therapeutics and technology development. Successful candidates will lead an innovative research project leveraging cutting-edge genome engineering tools and in vivo disease models to address fundamental and translational questions in disease biology. Opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration with leading experts in genetic disease modeling, delivery technologies, informatics, and clinical translation of gene therapies are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of molecular and cell biology experiments and procedures utilizing standard laboratory equipment.
• Assists in developing and troubleshooting of new experimental procedures.
• Performs the following techniques typically required for the laboratory/study:
• Maintains records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed.
• Maintains equipment, lab area, and supplies in a neat professional manner.
• Prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures.
• Inventories supplies, alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents.
• 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.
• Conducts literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I.
• Consults with other researchers and technicians to exchange knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
• Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in STEM is required for the role.

Experience:
Prior knowledge or experience in molecular biology, tissue culture, and gene editing is desirable, but not required.

Full-Time

Regular

40

$39644.80-$57491.20 Annual

Boston

Research

Onsite Only