Research Assistant I at CHEManager International in Boston, MA

Summary: CHEManager International is seeking a Research Assistant I to join their growing BILH team. The role involves conducting routine experiments in molecular, cell biology, and biochemistry, while maintaining accurate records and analyzing data under supervision.

Responsibilities:
- Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography
- Researches and collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results. With supervision, using databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing
- Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned
- Due to the dynamic environment in which research exists, must show flexibility in performing principal duties and responsibilities as research projects evolve
- Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research
- May demonstrate routine laboratory tasks to tests to students and other research personnel

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required
- 0-1 years related work experience required
- Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access

Required Skills: Molecular biology techniques, Cell biology techniques, Biochemistry techniques, DNA sequencing, Tissue culture, Protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, Electrophoresis, Chromatography, Basic statistics, Literature searches, Microsoft Office applications, Independence of Action