Research Assistant - Springer Lab

Position: Research Assistant I- Springer Lab
Position Summary

Dr. Timothy Springer is looking for a highly motivated and resourceful candidate for a Research Assistant I position in his lab. Research in the Springer lab uses exciting and innovative techniques including quantitative biophysical and biochemical assays, cryo

EM, X-ray crystallography, and synthetic antibody discovery. The lab studies the mechanisms of protein-protein and protein-ligand interactions at the heart of cell signaling pathways, focusing on integrins and TGF-betas. These studies are relevant to immunology, hemostasis, and human pathologies like autoimmune diseases, cancer, and fibrosis. This is a unique opportunity for recent graduates to learn new biology and techniques, hone their research skills, and sharpen their scientific mind before applying to graduate or medical school.

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Key Responsibilities

* Conducting a research project under supervision of a senior lab member. Performing a wide range of molecular biology, cell culture, and biochemistry techniques according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.

* Performing general lab tasks such as maintenance of common lab supplies and equipment and making solutions and media.

* Performing 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.

* Conducting literature searches and reviews to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers and technicians to exchange information.

* Contributing to the team within and between departments and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in STEM or Psychology;
Biology/Biochemistry preferred.

Experience:

* The analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.

* The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

* Strongly motivated, highly organized and willing to put in extra hours when needed.

* A minimum of a two year commitment is highly preferred.

* Previous laboratory experience preferred but not necessary

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes.

Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.