Research Student BWH Rheumatology at Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

The summer student in this position will be trained in laboratory methods. This job entails studying mycobacterial lipids using chemical and biological tools. This includes assisting with and independently performing experiments using bacterial culture methods, mass spectrometry, and other phenotypic analyses. The project primarily focuses of the effect of genetic deletions in lipid biosynthetic, regulatory, and transport systems in mycobacteria.


Duties include:


1. Culturing avirulent mycobacteria


2. Bacterial lipid isolation


3. HPLC-MS analysis of total lipids


4. Bioinformatic analysis of mass spectrometry data



Qualifications

Essential qualifications and qualities:


1. College student in good standing


2. Experience in chemistry and/or biology lab and classroom coursework


3. Engaged and reliable team member and communicator


4. Interested in learning new skills and being active in a scientific community


Preferred qualifications:


1. Professional experience in a team environment


2. Experience with bacterial culture



EEO Statement

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.