Molecular & Biochemistry Lab Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston seeks an entry-level Laboratory Technician to support a research program under the supervision of a principal investigator. You will perform routine molecular, cell biology and biochemistry experiments, record results, and use basic statistics to analyze data.

Responsibilities include conducting established assays, maintaining logs and databases, performing literature searches, and assisting with course lectures or demonstrations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field required.
• 0–1 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography.
• Researches and collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results.
• Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research.
• Must show flexibility as projects evolve.
• Attends safety lectures and training to further knowledge.
• May demonstrate routine lab tasks to students and other personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston seeks an entry-level Laboratory Technician to support a research program under the supervision of a principal investigator. You will perform routine molecular, cell biology and biochemistry experiments, record results, and use basic statistics to analyze data.

Responsibilities include conducting established assays, maintaining logs and databases, performing literature searches, and assisting with course lectures or demonstrations as needed.