Research Associate (Framingham, MA 01701)

Post Date: Mar-7-2009

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Duties: Responsible for the execution and analysis of experiments and analytical procedures. Displays an investigative or technological orientation in designing, executing and interpreting experiments and analytical procedures. Investigates basic technical problems and performs routine scientific procedures and experiments under general supervision. Plans and prioritizes concurrent experimental procedures. Integrates, complies, and tabulates data and assists supervisor in the analysis and interpretation of the results. May provide oral presentations on results to other department members. Works under active supervision. Follows established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy. Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results or erroneous execution may cause delays in program schedules, and may result in the allocation of additional resources. Frequent internal company contacts. Infrequent inter- departmental and outside constituent contacts on routine matters.
Skills: This laboratory is investigating the mechanism of action of novel therapeutic agents and is developing in vivo models of disease. You will work as part of a team to examine various endpoints and will be responsible for data acquisition, entry and analysis. Experience with RNA isolation and RT-PCR required. Additional skills include ELISA and/or immunohistochemistry, including frozen sectioning.
Education: Bachelors/Master''s degree: 4+ years experience

• Location: Framingham, MA 01701
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