Title: Technical Research Assistant I
Location: Boston MA (onsite daily)
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8-5pm
Terms: Contract to Hire or Direct Hire
Start: ASAP
Requirements:
BS in a biological/physical science required.
Must have at least one-year experience in a directly related research setting.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High level of initiative and ability to work with little supervision.
Hands-on experience in molecular biology, genomic and cellular biology (cell-based assays, cell culture) helpful.
Computer literacy and working knowledge of data management systems
Responsibilities:
Independently performs routine and non-routine experiments, playing an integral role in wet laboratory techniques, including tissue harvesting, cell and microbial culture, and molecular biology methodologies.
Experiments may include specific assays, tissue culture, liquid chromatography, genotyping, cloning, PCR and preparing special materials.
Calculate, transcribes and analyzes data using advanced statistical techniques.
Maintains long-term tissue cultures of human and mouse cell lines and monitors cells for viability and contamination.
Performs literature searches and helps to prepare presentations and written articles for publication.
In collaboration with PI or Research Manager, establishes new and modifies existing research techniques.
Coordinates schedule of tests and procedures, contributing to the generation of protocols and documents.
Coordinates lab activities such as infection control, radiation safety, and bio-safety activities.
Prepares, orders and maintains stock of necessary lab reagents, solutions and supplies.
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.