Research-based Job Opportunities
Job Description:
“The Associate Researcher is an entry laboratory research position, responsible for conduct of routine and assisting in routine and standardized experiments using techniques specific to the assigned research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or a senior researcher. This individual typically conducts laboratory research and the position may include lab and clerical support. S/he analyzes and assists in interpreting research outcomes.”
What’s Needed:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required
Experience: 0-2 year of research/laboratory experience
Appropriate verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
Job Description:
“A Research Technician (RT) works independently under the guidance of the laboratory director, clinical laboratory staff, and research laboratory manager and oversees lab studies. The RT performs a variety of microbiological methods, both manual and instrumented. RT will help evaluate study data and will compile and maintain research data, regulatory binders, lab notebooks, and study databases. The RT may also perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks. The RT is directly supervised by the Microbiology Assistant Laboratory Director and the Research Laboratory Manager.
The Research technician will be working under the guidance of the LaRocque lab which studies the acquisition of antibiotic resistant (AR) bacteria in international travelers. The RT will divide time between the LaRocque lab and the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at MGH performing laboratory screening for AR bacteria from stool specimens mailed through the U.S. postal service. With regard to the AR bacteria project, stool specimens from study subjects will be cultured to detect the presence of AR bacteria colonization before and after travel. The detection of these AR organisms uses selective media and traditional microbiologic detection methods as well as manual and automated antibiotic susceptibility methods. These methods will be performed in accordance with standards of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and will be overseen and coordinated by the Microbiology Assistant Laboratory Director.”
What’s Needed:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
New graduates with some lab experience (via course work, internships, etc.) or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Research Technician I position outlined above.
Those with a minimum of 1 year of directly related work experience will be considered for a Research Technician II position.
1 year of directly related experience, preferably experience in the clinical microbiology lab
Location: Boston, MA
Institution: Massachusetts General Hospital
Area of Study: Microbiology
Job Description:
“The primary purpose of this position is to help the lab make progress toward its experimental goals. This work will focus on understanding the responses of the microbiome and isolated microbes to antimicrobial agents. Understanding how diverse forms of extracellular stress affect the microbiome will provide critical biological insight into the development of dysbiosis, disease, and antibiotic resistance and will lead to novel therapeutic methodologies. This work will rely on traditional microbiological techniques as well as recent advances in high-throughput DNA and RNA sequencing to studying the consequences of antimicrobial agents on these highly complex microbial communities. To achieve these goals the research assistant will provides technical assistance, coordinate laboratory research according to established laboratory protocols, and assist with training lab aids. In addition, the research assistant will manage laboratory purchasing and aid in the drafting of manuscripts/grants.
To tackle the dual problem of antimicrobial resistance and microbiome disruption, we must develop a more complete understanding of how and why bacteria respond to and die from antibiotics in their natural environment. To develop this understanding, we employ multi-omic systems-biology approach to study host and environmental microbial communities. This approach combines high-throughput DNA and RNA sequencing, metabolomics, proteomics, and traditional microbiology techniques. Please see the lab website for more information https://sites.brown.edu/belenkylab/.”
What’s Needed:
Education: Must have a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related science.
Technical: Must have basic knowledge of laboratory approaches and techniques in the areas of molecular biology and cell culture. Experience within the field of Microbiology preferred but not required. Must be willing to work with mildly infectious organisms. Writing is an integral part of the research process and as a result strong written communication skill are critical for success in this position.
Or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
Teamwork: Must be willing and able to provide technical support to laboratory personnel.
Organizational: Must see to maintenance and organization of laboratory research activities.
Interpersonal: Must interact well with other laboratory personnel, with members of the University community, and with outside vendors.
Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community
Job Description:
“The Research Assistant I position is part of the Rokas Laboratory / Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual contributor responsible for research in computational genomics at Vanderbilt. This position requires familiarity with computational analyses of genomic sequence data from fungi and humans. Reporting directly to the Lab PI (Rokas), the position requires the ability to set up computational experiments in the Vanderbilt’s ACCRE Supercomputing cluster, in collaboration with Rokas lab graduate student and postdoc trainees, and analyze their results.
The Research Assistant I will submit computational analyses of fungal and human genomes on Vanderbilt’s ACCRE supercomputing cluster and will analyze their results. The Research Assistant I will be expected to work with other Rokas lab team members in a collaborative fashion and advance analyses of interest to the laboratory. Finally, the Research Assistant I will be required to fully participate and present in Rokas laboratory functions, such as lab meetings and journal clubs.”
What’s Needed:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline is necessary.
Knowledge of genomics and evolutionary biology is necessary .
Knowledge of use of supercomputing clusters is necessary .
Research experience working in a research laboratory as an undergraduate is necessary.
Familiarity with the analysis of fungal genomes is strongly preferred.
Basic programming skills are preferred.
Familiarity with computational analyses of genomic data and working with supercomputing clusters is strongly preferred.
Location: Nashville, TN
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Area of Study: Biology, Computational Genetics
Location: Nashville, TN
Institution: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Area of Study: Molecular Biology
Job Description:
“A laboratory in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a highly motivated Research Assistant to perform laboratory research to advance our understanding of the function of the viral capsid during HIV‑1 infection.”
What’s Needed:
Education: B.S. degree or equivalent in chemistry, biology, or a related field
Two years of research experience
An understanding of biochemical principles and experience with biochemical and molecular biology methods is a plus, as are strong quantitative skills
Location: La Jolla, CA
Institution: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Area of Study: Biology
Job Description:
“The Dr. Commisso's Laboratory research is focused on biological discoveries that have the potential to lead to novel therapeutic strategies for cancer. Of particular interest to our laboratory are Ras-driven cancers, such as pancreatic cancer, which are extremely aggressive and are in urgent need of new and innovative therapies. The biological process that we study in the lab is called micropinocytosis, a fluid-phase form of bulk endocytic uptake, which we have linked to cancer cell metabolism in Ras-mutated tumors.
The Research Assistant will be working in the Commisso lab and will contribute to the completion of diverse tasks, laboratory procedures, practices and protocols under specific direction. The Research Assistant will be learning new technologies, as well as applying existing knowledge to procedures and bench-work.”
What’s Needed:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a biological science or chemistry or related field or an equivalent combination of education
Training and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained is required
Candidates with one year of relevant lab experience after the bachelor's degree was achieved may be considered for a Level II position
Able to simultaneously handle multiple projects in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Work independently as well as in a team environment
Be responsible and have strong time management skills
Able to analyze and resolve issues of moderate complexity
Possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office
Embody the Institute’s core values of Commitment, Collaboration, Communication, Community and Compassion
Location: New York, NY
Institution: Mount Sinai
Area of Study: Biology, Infectious Disease
Job Description:
“The Clinical Research Coordinator assists in the daily activities of clinical research studies, obtains informed consent; collects, maintains and organizes study information. Assists in preparing grant applications and documents (for e.g., Institutional Review Board, Grants and Contracts Office).”
What’s Needed:
Bachelor's in Science or closely related field
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy