Senior Technical Research Assistant / 40 Hours / Day / BWH - Renal
Working very independently, performs non –routine, highly specialized experimental procedures. Participates in the design and modification of research protocols. Composes and may present sections of research reports and manuscripts. Performs advanced data analysis using advanced statistical techniques. Coordinates lab activities and undertakes quality assurance programs. Supervises lab staff. Experience in renal and epithelial, cilia biology is valuable.
Principal Duties:
- Independently performs non-routine, highly specialized experimental procedures including mammalian cell culture, western blotting, and has experience working with mice.
- Participates in the design and modification of research protocols.
- Develops research methodologies within the parameters of experimental protocols and research objectives.
- Develops, organizes and/or maintains the study database. Responsible for data validation and quality control.
- Composes and may present sections of research reports and manuscripts.
- Performs advanced data analysis using advanced statistical techniques.
- Responsible for the oversight and coordination of the scheduling of all procedures.
- Responsible for troubleshooting problems and instructing others in highly specialized techniques.
- If entry level research staff is present, responsible for supervising staff in the lab, including hiring, firing, evaluation and discipline.
- In collaboration with PI, participates in budget and grant development and preparation.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- BS in biological/physical science.
- Requires 3 – 5 years of directly related, progressively more responsible experience.
Skills/Abilities Required:
- High degree of computer literacy.
- Sound analytical and organizational skills.
- Requires good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to logically and effectively structure tasks and set priorities.
- Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data statistically and to logically present it.
- Must have broad knowledge of scientific principles, biological structures and laboratory techniques.
- Must have sound interpersonal skills and ability to supervise others.