Research Assistant I - MaineHealth Institute for Research

MaineHealth; Bible Hill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Research Assistant I Bench to support laboratory operations. This role involves conducting various laboratory procedures under the guidance of a Principal Investigator. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, preferably with a Bachelor's Degree, and will be responsible for setting up and maintaining laboratory equipment, monitoring experiments, and accurately recording results. Join a team that values collaboration and professional growth while contributing to innovative research in a supportive environment. This position offers flexibility and a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education resources

Well-being resources for employees and families

Qualifications

• Conducts laboratory procedures under supervision.
• Sets up and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitors experiments and records results.
• Calculates and makes observations during experiments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

Professional - Nonclinical

Req #: 32103

Summary

The Research Assistant I Bench role conducts a variety of laboratory procedures under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) or the PI's designee. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment, monitors experiments, makes observations, calculates, and records results.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with healthcare professionals who truly value the people around them—both within the organization and in the surrounding communities.

We offer benefits that support your current needs and provide flexibility for the future—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 committed to investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people support each other to deliver top-quality care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Lauren E. Robare at [e-mail]