• Job Description

  Req#: RQ4026654
  Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

  
  

  Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

  
  

  The Research Assistant will routinely work with physicians, postdoctoral fellows, other research assistants, and laboratory personnel. He/she/they must be able to ensure adherence to hospital/department policies and established clinical procedures/ standard practices. This position reports to Dr. Sophia Koo, MD.

  
  

  Job Summary

  GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
  The Research Assistant must function independently and with general direction/supervision from the Principal Investigator and her staff. This candidate will provide primary support to conducting clinical and translational research studies developing novel metabolite-based diagnostics for various infectious diseases. The ideal candidate will have specific experience in using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, both the operation of these instruments and the interpretation of the resulting data. Daily activities include maintenance of the GC-MS instruments in the laboratory, analysis of data from patient and murine experiments, and if the candidate is interested, participating in subject enrollment, collecting patient samples, and establishing murine infection models.
  The Research Assistant will routinely work with physicians, postdoctoral fellows, other research assistants, and laboratory personnel. He/she/they must be able to ensure adherence to hospital/department policies and established clinical procedures/ standard practices. This position reports to Dr. Sophia Koo, MD.
  This may partly be a federally funded grant (research) position.
  PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Researches, develops, designs, executes, and interprets clinical research protocols, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
  2. Investigate, create, and develop new methods and technologies for research advancement, particularly in murine models of bacterial and fungal pneumonia.
  3. Functions as a resource for all analytical chemistry issues, including the operation and maintenance of laboratory GC-MS instruments. Identifies problems and develops solutions proactively.
  4. Interact with patients/subjects during our laboratory’s clinical/translational studies.
  5. Implements quality management activities, including data validation and quality control.
  6. Participates in training and orienting new staff.
  7. Contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals, and presentations.
  8. All other duties, as assigned.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  A BA or BS degree is required, preferably in a scientific field, and an MA or MS degree is preferred. At least 1-2 years of direct research experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have specific experience in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, both in operating these instruments and interpreting the resulting data.
  
  SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
  • Strong research design and analytical skills
  • In-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry
  • Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, including GC-MS or LC-MS.
  • Excellent time management/organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal presentation skills
  • Versatility and perseverance
  
  WORKING CONDITIONS:
  The Research Assistant will conduct research activities in the outpatient/inpatient setting and laboratories of the Division of Infectious Diseases, BWH/DFCI.
  New hires to the Division of Infectious Diseases will share a typical laboratory environment with postdoctoral fellows and research assistants.

  
  

  Qualifications

  Education
  Bachelor's Degree Science required
  
  Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
  Yes
  
  Licenses and Credentials
  
  Experience
  New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  - Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  - Careful attention to detail.
  - Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
  - Computer literacy including database tool.
  - Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.

  
  

  Additional Job Details (if applicable)

  Physical Requirements

  • Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
  • Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

  
  

  Remote Type

  Onsite

  
  

  Work Location

  181 Longwood Avenue

  
  

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  40

  
  

  Employee Type

  Regular

  
  

  Work Shift

  Day (United States of America)

  
  

  EEO Statement:

  The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

  
  

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