Research Specialist II (Per Diem)

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Summary

The Research Specialist II will be responsible for library construction and overseeing the Elledge Lab strain collection and other items of lab organization. They will be involved in a project to develop vectors that will allow the transportation of mRNAs from a T cell into a host cell.

General Overview:

Conducts complex research projects, committed to the field and the scope of the particular research study.

Works as part of a research team.

Exhibits the ability to contribute independently to scientific endeavors.

Will perform independent research requiring excellent application of professional judgment, interpretation of experimental results, innovation of new approaches, and preparation of research for presentation and publication

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

• Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Investigates, creates, and develops new methods and technologies for research advancement.
• Improves job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
• Develops proposals and study plans, and coordinates the institutional and external reviews of these proposals.
• Supports staff to ensure the successful conduct of assigned clinical studies consistent with applicable regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using advanced statistical techniques.
• Supports staff to ensure the successful conduct of assigned clinical studies consistent with applicable regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Investigates, creates, and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement.
• Responsible for preparing summaries of laboratory studies for meeting presentations and publications.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Experience

Previous research experience 5-7 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop innovative procedures to achieve goals.
• Knowledge of current and developing clinical research trends.
• Ability to make sound outcomes based on knowledge and experience.
• Ability to assess, interpret, and evaluate conclusions of research.
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to effectively supervise others.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

77 Avenue Louis Pasteur

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$37.95 - $61.99/Hourly

Grade

8

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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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