Research Assistant III
Core
Conducts scientific experiments in stem cell biology and human development, coordinating research projects and performing laboratory techniques under minimal direction.
Role type
Research Assistant III (Stem Cell Biology)
Builds
Research data and biological samples (cortical tissue, stem cell lines)
Domain
Biotechnology / Stem Cell Biology
Required skills
Stem cell line maintenance and passaging, genetic modification, mouse breeding and surgery, molecular biology (PCR/qPCR, cloning, CRISPR), immunostaining, flow cytometry, data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with human stem cell work, protocol optimization, troubleshooting cell-based experiments
Technologies
PCR, qPCR, CRISPR, flow cytometry, statistical software (via careerplan.io/jobs/3743990015909856-research-assistant-iii-at-harvard-university)
Responsibilities
Manufacture cortical tissue from multiple cell lines, perform genetic modifications and maintain cell lines, assist with mouse work and surgeries, collaborate on experimental design, analyze and report data, train new lab members in techniques
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC