Research Assistant I, St Laurent Lab

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.

 

 

Job Summary

The St. Laurent Lab at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Brigham Cancer Center is seeking a highly qualified laboratory researcher to join our vibrant research team as a Research Associate. Our lab investigates the fundamental mechanisms driving gynecologic cancer development, specifically focusing on the interplay between epigenetic and transcriptional regulatory processes. Our research employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating techniques such as liquid handling robotics and automation, epigenomics, utilizing clinical samples, ex vivo models, murine models, cutting-edge sequencing technologies and bioinformatic data analysis. We collaborate extensively with researchers at Harvard Medical School, MIT, and internationally. Our goal is to significantly improve the lives of patients by treating and preventing gynecologic cancer. Our environment is rigorous and collaborative, bringing together passionate individuals who are making an impact. Research Associates will benefit from direct mentorship from the Principal Investigator Dr. St. Laurent, postdoctoral fellows, and senior clinicians.
We are looking for individuals with a growth mindset, great attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively to solve problems in preclinical research and development. The position is ideal for a candidate with a solid understanding of laboratory benchwork who can effectively respond to changes and is resourceful, flexible, and driven to achieve in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact research projects, and this position is ideally suited for college students who are graduating in 2025 and are aspiring to pursue an advanced degree such as a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in the future.

Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Responsible for data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting.

-Study cohort management.

-Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents.

-Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research.

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree Science required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials N/A

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with 1-2 years of experience performing mentored independent research outside of coursework
• Strong scientific experience in one or more of the following areas: molecular biology, cell culture and model systems, protein biochemistry, genomics, bioinformatics, immunology
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve instrument issues
• Ability to operate independently to perform complex experiments
• Driven, self-motivated personality
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

 

 

Onsite

 

221 Longwood Avenue

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$20.16 - $29.01/Hourly

 

Grade

5

 

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2200 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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