Laboratory Research Assistant — Flexible Schedule

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Job summary

Boston Children10s Hospital is seeking a research-focused laboratory assistant to support routine experiments and data collection in a fast-paced research setting.

You will use standard equipment, assist with troubleshooting, and maintain detailed records of procedures and results to help advance ongoing studies. This role emphasizes safety, compliance, and collaboration with experienced researchers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• 0-1 years of relevant research experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols and record results accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine lab experiments and procedures using standard equipment, recording results for accuracy.
• Assist in troubleshooting experiments and maintain records of methodologies and results.
• Sterilize and clean glassware, prepare media and materials, and manage supplies.
• Inventory supplies and alert supervisor when restocking is needed; process orders as required.
• Attend safety courses and handle biohazardous, flammable, corrosive and toxic materials per regulations.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data recording

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Pipettes

Centrifuge

Job description

Boston Children10s Hospital is seeking a research-focused laboratory assistant to support routine experiments and data collection in a fast-paced research setting.

You will use standard equipment, assist with troubleshooting, and maintain detailed records of procedures and results to help advance ongoing studies. This role emphasizes safety, compliance, and collaboration with experienced researchers.