Research Fellow BE, T Dohlman
Mass. Eye and Ear (MEE)

Boston, Massachusetts

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dohlman Laboratory at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary seeks to hire a highly motivated team player with excellent communication and organizational skills to join our laboratory as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. Our laboratory investigates the pathophysiology and management of corneal disease, with a specific focus on corneal immunology.

Working with the Principal Investigator, the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow conducts independent and collaborative research involving in vivo animal studies, flow cytometry, molecular biology, cell culture and histology.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Working with the Principal Investigator, design, execute and analyze in vivo and in vitro experiments
  • Read, analyze and summarize published literature
  • Follow all Institute policies and procedures and attend all required training sessions
  • Meet regularly with Principal Investigator to review project progress and milestones
  • Assist in manuscript, grant and institutional animal care and use committee protocol writing
  • Plan and deliver a seminar on the project
  • Submit manuscript(s) to a peer-reviewed journal describing the project and results
  • Take administrative (inventory, purchasing, etc.) responsibilities in lab as needed


  • Qualifications
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree (PhD or MD) and at least one year of basic science laboratory experience in any of the following areas: biology, cellular biology, molecular biology, immunology and/or regenerative medicine. We are looking for highly motivated team players with excellent organizational and communication skills. A 2-year commitment is preferred.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    Work will primarily take place in a research laboratory setting, as well as within the Animal Facility. The position may involve exposure to bio-hazardous or toxic substances, as well as Blood Borne Pathogens.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs.

    HIPAA Privacy Training and Sanctions

    All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan's policies and procedures that impact on their job duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan's health information policies and procedures under the direction of the institution's privacy officer is a pre-requisite for this position.

    Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

    This description is intended to indicate essential tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, or control the work of staff members under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned but that are of similar kind or level of difficulty

    EEO Statement
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs


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