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    Research Assistant I - Boston, United States - Beth Israel Lahey Health

    Beth Israel Lahey Health
    Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

    Dr. Santra Sampa's lab is in the Center for Virology and Vaccine Research. The research involves HIV-1 vaccine and Covid vaccine development. Various cellular immunology techniques are used to assess vaccine efficacies.


    Expectations for all BIDMC Employees:


    Support the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, accountability and ownership.


    General NHP Core Laboratory Personnel Responsibilities:
    Under supervision of the Laboratory Director, Managers and Study Coordinators:

    o Conducts a variety of validated and routine experiments in support of the Nonhuman Primate Core Laboratory.

    Maintains records for assays conducted, for usage and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and for preparation and storage of common reagents.


    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.


    Job Description:

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
    The Immune Assay Laboratory Core Staff Team of researchers is properly trained, certified, and responsible for the following tasks:


    • Conduct Immune assays to analyze samples for cellular immune responses by flow-based analysis (including ICS and tetramer staining) and ELISpot assays
    • Process samples and perform the following procedures: separate and isolate various sample components including peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), sera and plasma
    • Monitor, maintain, and operate Core laboratory equipment located in CLS-1026/1028, which includes: refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges, incubators, and biosafety cabinets.
    • Maintain study Batch Records including Sample Receipt
    • Perform QC testing of critical reagents and assays.

    Essential Responsibilities:


    Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests which may include DNA sequencing, gene cloning, in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, northern blotting; synthesizes and interprets results.

    May operate and maintain moderate to complex lab equipment such as spectrophotometer, flow cytometer, etc.

    Using analytical abilities and sound judgment, makes decisions regarding the reliability and accuracy of results, repeating procedures when necessary.

    May assist with planning specific research procedures and coordinating schedules of tests and procedures


    May prepare written and/or verbal reports on status of research and the technical procedures used, including statistical and graphic summaries of findings and possible conclusions.


    Required Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required.

    0-1 years related work experience required.


    Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.


    Competencies:

    Decision Making:

    Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.


    Problem Solving:

    Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.


    Independence of Action:
    Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.

    Written Communications:

    Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.


    Oral Communications:

    Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.


    Knowledge:

    Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations.

    Specialized knowledge not required.

    Team Work:

    Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.


    Customer Service:
    Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.


    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


    As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.

    Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.


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