Research Assistant , OBGYN, GynOnc

Overview

The St. Laurent Lab at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Brigham Cancer Center is seeking a highly qualified laboratory researcher to join our research team as a Research Associate. Our lab investigates the mechanisms driving gynecologic cancer development, focusing on the interplay between epigenetic and transcriptional regulatory processes. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating techniques such as liquid handling robotics and automation, epigenomics, clinical samples, ex vivo models, murine models, sequencing technologies, and bioinformatic data analysis.

We collaborate with researchers at Harvard Medical School, MIT, and internationally. Our goal is to improve the lives of patients by treating and preventing gynecologic cancer. The environment is rigorous and collaborative, bringing together passionate individuals who are making an impact. Research Associates will benefit from direct mentorship from the Principal Investigator Dr. St. Laurent, postdoctoral fellows, and senior clinicians.

We are looking for individuals with a growth mindset, great attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively to solve problems in preclinical research and development. The position is ideal for a candidate with a solid understanding of laboratory benchwork who can respond to changes, is resourceful, flexible, and driven to achieve in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact research projects and this position is ideally suited for college students graduating in 2025 who aspire to pursue an advanced degree such as a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in the future.

Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor s degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to one year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Responsible for data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
• Study cohort management.
• Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents.
• Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research.

Education
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Bachelor s Degree Science required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials: N/A

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with 1-2 years of experience performing mentored independent research outside of coursework
• Strong scientific experience in one or more of the following areas: molecular biology, cell culture and model systems, protein biochemistry, genomics, bioinformatics, immunology
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve instrument issues
• Ability to operate independently to perform complex experiments
• Driven, self-motivated personality
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

The Brigham and Women s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.