Boston Children’s Hospital Urology Research Assistant

Title	Research Assistant I
Department	Urology
Job Posting Description	At Boston Children’s Hospital, success is measured in patients treated, parents comforted and teams taught. It’s in discoveries made, processes perfected, and technology advanced. In major medical breakthroughs and small acts of kindness. And in colleagues who have your back and patients who have your heart. As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, our reach is global and our impact is profound. Join our acclaimed Urology Department and discover how your talents can change lives. Yours included.   The Research Assistant I will be responsible for: Performing a variety of routine laboratory tests and procedures, utilizing standard laboratory equipment, recording and checking results for completeness and accuracy. Maintaining records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed, as well as maintaining equipment, lab area and supplies in a neat professional manner. Assisting in the use of specialized laboratory equipment and analysis of data generated by this equipment. Carrying out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols. Conducting literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I.   To qualify, you must have… Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry or a closely related health field and some lab experience Analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. Ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greets visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees.   Studies in our laboratory are focused on the design of “off-the-shelf” silk fibroin grafts for hollow organ tissue engineering including tissues of the urinary and digestive tract. Both small (rodent) and large (swine and sheep) animal models of tissue repair in the bladder, urethra, small intestine, and esophagus are employed.  In addition, our laboratory explores the mechanisms of constructive remodeling of tissue engineered constructs by delineating how host tissue microenvironments interact, populate, and integrate into scaffold environments in vivo.  Our group synergizes the expertise of clinicians, bioengineers, and molecular biologists in a dynamic research environment to produce clinically-viable biomaterials. Primary responsibilities would include general animal husbandry, assistance in animal surgical operations, biomaterial fabrication, tissue processing, immunohistochemical and histomorphometric analyses. The candidate should be able to work independently as well as with a group of investigators. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. English proficiency is required. This is an outstanding opportunity for persons interested in ultimately pursuing a medical and/or bioengineering career path.   Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes (50% off). Discover your best.   Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=2055744&partnerid=368&siteid=5205&Codes=IIND