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The position is in the Farzan Laboratory in the Division of Infectious Diseases. The Farzan laboratory focuses on HIV vaccines and functional cures through B-cell engineering and gene therapy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
RA I duties plus:

• Troubleshoot procedures if experimental results are unexpected or the quality of specimens is poor
• May suggest alternative routine procedures to crosscheck own findings
• Perform techniques typically required for the laboratory/study
• Assist with planning specific research procedures and coordinating schedules of experiments and procedures. Develop and troubleshoot new techniques specific to the lab
• Maintain accurate records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed
• Compile and help analyze data, preparing charts, graphs, and results of studies
• Demonstrate basic laboratory techniques to laboratory assistants and technicians, research fellows, residents, and students
• Contribute to the team within and between departments and organizations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with one year of relevant work experience, required area of study - biology
• Analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in-depth and experienced-based knowledge
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, childcare 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.

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