Research Assistant, Division of Addiction Psychiatry

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Description

Our group has several focuses including 1) investigating the therapeutic use of cannabis and cannabinoids like CBD, 2) studying the risks and benefits of cannabis, and 3) improving the treatment of substance use disorders. Opportunities are also available for the research assistants to be involved in the observation of clinical care. Multiple publications opportunities may also be possible, as well as opportunities to present at conferences around the country. The ideal candidate is comfortable meeting with and working with patients, excited to draft scientific papers, and able to work in-person at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. This is a full-time role and cannot be done remotely. Interested applicants should reply to this ad with an attached cover letter and CV.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities: Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography. (essential) Researches and collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results. With supervision, using databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing. (essential) Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned. (essential)D ue to the dynamic environment in which research exists, must show flexibility in performing principal duties and responsibilities as research projects evolve. (essential) Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research. (essential)M ay demonstrate routine laboratory tasks to tests to students and other research personnel. (essential) Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required. 0-1 years related work experience required. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

• Decision
• Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
• Problem
• Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.