Research Assistant II – MaineHealth Institute for Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Research Assistant II

• MaineHealth Institute for at MaineHealth in Scarborough, Maine, United States Job Description Description MaineHealth Institute for Research Professional
• Nonclinical
  Req #: 29336 Summary

Summary:

The Mountain Lab of the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) is looking for a Research Assistant II (Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related work experience) to join our team!
Research in the Mountain Lab focuses on Investigating the impact of psychosocial stress on bone metabolism and skeletal health using both mouse models and human epidemiological cohorts. The Research Assistant II will specifically work on projects related to how social isolation negatively impacts bone in mice.
Our Research Assistant II will conduct a variety of laboratory procedures under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, Rebecca Mountain, PhD, or the PI’s designee. They may assist biological or medical scientists in the lab. They will set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, calculate and record results, and maintain mouse colonies. This team member must be able to recognize problems or deviations in experimental conditions and notify appropriate personnel. They must also be able to master routine techniques and procedures relevant to the overall goals of the lab. The availability of this position is directly related to grant funding.
Excellent candidates with less than 1 year of laboratory work experience may also be considered for a level I position.
This position is based on-site at our Scarborough, ME research facility.
The MaineHealth application, a cover letter, and a resume or CV are all required elements for application to this position. Learn more about the MaineHealth Institute for Research in this short video! Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience:

Minimum of one year of relevant experience required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Research Assistant I

• Bench role. Additional Information
  With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them
• both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual’s needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow
• programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact Lauren E. Robare at lauren.robare@mainehealth.org MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.