New 
Research Assistant I (Infectious Disease - Koo) -
 Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 181 Longwood Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Jul 03, 2025 | |
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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Research Assistant must function independently and with general direction/supervision from the Principal Investigator and her staff. This candidate will provide primary support to conducting clinical and translational research studies developing novel metabolite-based diagnostics for various infectious diseases. The ideal candidate will have specific experience in using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, both the operation of these instruments and the interpretation of the resulting data. Daily activities include maintenance of the GC-MS instruments in the laboratory, analysis of data from patient and murine experiments, and if the candidate is interested, participating in subject enrollment, collecting patient samples, and establishing murine infection models. The Research Assistant will routinely work with physicians, postdoctoral fellows, other research assistants, and laboratory personnel. He/she/they must be able to ensure adherence to hospital/department policies and established clinical procedures/ standard practices. This position reports to Dr. Sophia Koo, MD. This may partly be a federally funded grant (research) position. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Researches, develops, designs, executes, and interprets clinical research protocols, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. 2. Investigate, create, and develop new methods and technologies for research advancement, particularly in murine models of bacterial and fungal pneumonia. 3. Functions as a resource for all analytical chemistry issues, including the operation and maintenance of laboratory GC-MS instruments. Identifies problems and develops solutions proactively. 4. Interact with patients/subjects during our laboratory's clinical/translational studies. 5. Implements quality management activities, including data validation and quality control. 6. Participates in training and orienting new staff. 7. Contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals, and presentations. 8. All other duties, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: A BA or BS degree is required, preferably in a scientific field, and an MA or MS degree is preferred. At least 1-2 years of direct research experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have specific experience in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, both in operating these instruments and interpreting the resulting data. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: * Strong research design and analytical skills * In-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry * Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, including GC-MS or LC-MS. * Excellent time management/organizational skills * Strong written and verbal presentation skills * Versatility and perseverance WORKING CONDITIONS: The Research Assistant will conduct research activities in the outpatient/inpatient setting and laboratories of the Division of Infectious Diseases, BWH/DFCI. New hires to the Division of Infectious Diseases will share a typical laboratory environment with postdoctoral fellows and research assistants. Education Physical Requirements
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