Research Assistant; MFM

Job Summary

Performs duties as a member of research laboratory in Maternal Fetal Medicine. Individual will be responsible for performing experiments under the direction of the laboratory director, maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering supplies, maintaining required laboratory safety policies, maintaining lab notebook and assisting others with experiments. Individual will also supervise volunteers and train students, residents, and fellows in lab techniques as necessary.

• Bachelor of Science in biologic sciences
• Two full years of laboratory experience
• Experience in molecular biologic techniques preferred
• Laboratory research experience, including data collection, molecular biology, basic computer skills (Excel, Word) is desirable
• Familiarity with basic techniques of cell culture, Western Blotting, Northern Blotting, real-time RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, PCR, cloning, and microscopy is preferred
• Valid driver's license and access to an appropriately insured automobile required

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.