Laboratory Assistant

Davita Inc.; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a laboratory research assistant to support their research team in Belmont. The role involves assisting with the health monitoring of laboratory rats and performing essential tasks such as data collation and experiment facilitation. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a preferred background in animal handling, particularly with behavioral studies.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with handling live laboratory rats preferred.
• Experience with startle equipment and behavioral studies.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in health monitoring of laboratory rats and related experiments.
• Collates and processes data using laboratory equipment.
• Participates in training students and newer staff after initial experience.

Skills

Animal handling

Data processing

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary
Assists research team in lab.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
- Assists other laboratory staff with health monitoring of laboratory rats, animal handling, weighing, food and water regimens, and unconditioned behavioral experiments including startle and prepulse inhibition of startle.
- Data collation, transformation, and descriptive and inferential statistics using laboratory equipment and personal computers.
- After training and some experience, participates in training students and/or newer staff members.

Education
Bachelor's Degree preferred or High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Prior experience with handling live laboratory rats, including drug administration via subcutaneous injections using aseptic technique, preferred.
Experience with startle equipment and data processing, including statistics for startle and prepulse inhibition, preferred.
Experience working with rats in behavioral studies, specifically startle and prepulse inhibition, 0-1 year preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application, interview, and employment process.