Research Assistant III Lab

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant lab experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered

• Experience writing and submitting protocols to the IRB is required

Additional Information

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!

• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.

• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.

• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Position Description

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Write and submit protocols to the IRB

• Performs cell culture, sample processing, organoid experiments, immunological studies

• Coordinates multiple aspects of research project and carries out laboratory experiments

• Collaborates with other lab members on experimental design, setting up protocols and developing new laboratory techniques

• Processes, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes data, reporting experiment results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms

• May train and oversee the work of others in laboratory techniques and procedures

• Assists with laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and/or purchasing equipment and supplies, documenting inventory, working with vendors and undertaking special projects as required

• Contributes to unit goals by undertaking other duties as required

• Assists with writing manuscripts

• Assists with analyzing data

• Attends conferences

• Performs other duties as assigned

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of 1 year from date of hire with the possibility of extension. This is a benefits-eligible position with a 37.5 hour work week.

Job Summary

Under minimal direction, the Research Assistant (RA) performs and/or coordinates a wide range of laboratory research procedures and conducts a variety of complex support tasks and projects determined by the field and scope of the particular research study. They will perform a variety of laboratory techniques independently, reporting results to their supervisor or other lab personnel. The RA may be required to make judgments concerning future experiments depending upon results.