Research Assistant II- Flow Core Lab

Davita Inc. • Boston, MA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

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The Program in Cellular and Molecular Medicine (PCMM) at Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant to join our flow cytometry core. PCMM is one of several interdisciplinary programs at BCH, comprised of 16 labs focused on increasing the understanding of the influence of immune defense and inflammation on medical discovery, healthcare, and disease management.

This Research Assistant II will be responsible for:

Operation of BD flow cytometry analyzers including SORP Canto II and Cytek Aurora with associated high-throughput samplers, as well as BD Aria IIu and Sony SH800Z cell sorters.
Maintenance and quality control of above-mentioned instruments, which can involve diagnosis and potentially repair of fluidic, optical, and electronic issues, or working with the manufacturer's service representatives remotely to diagnose or repair issues.
Performing aseptic sorts for clients, working with diverse samples, some containing potentially-hazardous human pathogens.
Training and supervising a diverse population of medical and research professionals to successfully operate the above instrumentation.
Assuming the role of lab safety officer, requiring knowledge of general lab safety rules, chemical safety, and blood-borne pathogen-related regulations and procedures, which must be conveyed to facility users and enforced.
Conducting lab-specific safety trainings and ensuring compliance with Environmental Health & Safety requirements.
Interacting with service technicians from instrument manufacturers to schedule repairs, order parts, and remotely diagnose or potentially repair failing instrumentation.
Routine lab administration, including maintaining supply inventory, ordering, and monthly billing. Familiarity with iLab laboratory management software is preferred.
Keeping current of new techniques, reagents, and technology, and presenting this information on the website.
Investigating novel reagents that will benefit current clients.
Maintaining and developing the facility website as a resource for clients.
Contributing to the development of marketing strategies to grow the customer base.
Maintaining, starting up, and shutting down the Cytek ImageStreamX MarkII and working with service personnel to troubleshoot issues or effect repairs of the unit.

In order to qualify, you must have:

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Psychology and a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
Expertise in sterile technique and previous experience performing tissue culture and cell enumeration using a hemocytometer.
Proficiency with BD Diva version 8.01 flow cytometry software, Cytek Spectroflo, and Sony cell sorter software preferred.
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with common hand tools, including screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, and vise grips, is required.

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts, and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption.

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.

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