Research Assistant
- Job ID: 73621
- Entity: Rhode Island Hospital
- Location Name: Rhode Island Hospital
- City, State: Providence, RI
- Work Type: FULL TIME
- Hours Per Week: 40.00
- Shift: Day
- Posted Date: 4/8/2025
Summary: Under supervision and following established policies and
procedures conducts experiments using in vivo and in vitro techniques. In
vitro techniques include cell culture transfection PCR Western blot drug
sensitivity testing. Creates and treats
mice with xenograft tumors performs minor surgery on animals. Collects and
analyzes data using statistical methodology. Prepares figures for publication. Reviews
literature in the field for informational purposes.
Responsibilities: Manages laboratory and performs experiments. Maintains a clean and safe working Gathers tabulates graphs develops explanatory charts and Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in Prepares reagents and/or drugs for use in conducting Works in a laboratory environment with possible exposure to Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety
environment that complies with
institutional rules and regulations. Performs
routine laboratory cleaning and maintenance functions as required. Orders
supplies and equipment. Maintains and calibrates
equipment to be used for in vitro and in vivo experiments. Maintains cell cultures performs protein
RNA DNA extractions PCR Western blot ELISA.
Performs minor procedures and surgery on research animals such as creating
xenograft tumors monitoring of animals administering treatments harvesting tumors
performing euthanasia and harvesting tissues and organs for analysis.
analyzes data using statistical methodology (GraphPad Prism).
the scientific area of interest for information in order to better understand
the research conducted and to gather data.
experiments. Participates in planning research protocols developing research
methodologies on providing input for the interpretation of data.
human and animal serum chemical reagents animal subjects.
protocols.
Other information: Credentials/Experience Completion of a Master of Science Degree in cell or Requires a working knowledge of common molecular techniques Requires a professional level of knowledge of the scientific Three to six months related experience.
molecular biology or equivalent field.
and data analysis.
field germane to the research being conducted.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
