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Research Assistant

Brown Medicine·Cranston, Rhode Island

$41,538 - $68,557/yr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Research Assistant will perform in vivo and in vitro experiments, including animal surgery, drug administration, and data collection using statistical methods. They are also responsible for maintaining transgenic mouse colonies and preparing laboratory reagents according to established protocols.

SUMMARY

  • Under supervision and following established policies and procedures,perform experiments using in vivo and in vitro approaches following established protocols. Review literature in the relevant research field for informational purposes. Administer drugs and other agents, perform minor surgery on animals, and collect and analyze data using statistical methodology. Maintain transgenic mouse colonies and record, and conduct genotyping. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.
  • The core
  • Success
  • Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences
  • Patient and
  • Community
  • Focus and
  • Collaborate
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: Calibrates and sets up equipment to be used in monitoring animal response and collecting data during the experiment. Performs minor surgery on research animals as inserting monitoring catheters, or isolating, suturing and electronically stimulating nerves.Conducts experiments according to established protocols and research methodology using in vivo techniques such as stimulating various nerves and administering drugs and hormones. Uses in vitro techniques following standard procedures, such as conducting clinical assays on blood granulocytes.Operates monitoring equipment to gather data such as the effect of various drugs on nerves and sophisticated equipment to analyze serum, tissue samples, etc.Gathers, tabulates, graphs, develops explanatory charts and analyzes data using statistical methodology. May use computer programming to assist in data analysis.Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of interest for information in order to better understand the research conducted and to gather data. Performs routine laboratory cleaning and maintenance functions as required.Prepares reagents and/or drugs for use in conducting experiments. Participates in planning research protocols, developing research methodologies on providing input for the interpretation of data.

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in the scientific field off the research being conducted.Completing a Master of Science Degree in the biomedical science field is required. Previous research experience on transgenic mice is preferred.Requires a professional level of knowledge of the scientific field germane to the research being conducted.EXPERIENCE:Three to six months related experience.Works in a laboratory environment with possible exposure to human and animal serum, chemical reagents, animal subjects and radioactive materials. Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety protocols.

Pay Range

$41,537.60-$68,556.80

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: M-F 8am-5pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required

No

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in a biomedical field. Previous research experience with transgenic mice is preferred, along with three to six months of related laboratory experience.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Genotyping
  • Data analysis
  • Computer programming
  • Laboratory maintenance
  • Scientific literature review
  • Equipment calibration
  • Statistical methodology
  • Reagent preparation
  • Biomedical research
  • Animal surgery
  • In vivo techniques
  • In vitro techniques
  • Clinical assays
  • Transgenic mouse colony management

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$41,538 - $68,557/yr
Location
Cranston, Rhode Island
Posted
Apr 10, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Brown Medicine

Brown Medicine is a nonprofit primary care, specialty outpatient and sub-specialty medical group practice with over 200 physicians and multiple patient care locations across the state of Rhode Island. Brown Medicine is affiliated with Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical...

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IndustryMedical Practices
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Research Assistant roles in Rhode Island are often tied to academic, hospital, and biomedical research settings, where demand tends to follow active grant-funded projects and lab staffing needs. Competition can be strong because employers commonly look for a BS and MS in a biomedical field, plus prior transgenic mouse and lab experience; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. If you are considering applying, review the original description for the exact mouse-handling and lab duties before submitting.

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