Part-Time Research Scientist—Lab Lead & Data Reporter

Meharry Medical College; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College in Lexington, MA part-time research position seeks an individual to assist in publishing articles and supervise junior staff in a laboratory setting. The role involves setting up and operating complex scientific apparatus, conducting independent research, preparing media, interpreting data, and contributing to reports for department guidelines.

Strong writing, data analysis, and supervisory skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience preferred.
• One-year laboratory research support staff supervision, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent research and assists with other research projects.
• Plans, designs, and implements research projects.
• Prepares and maintains culture media, reagents, and grows cultures (cells, viruses, etc.).
• Compiles, processes and analyzes data.
• Documents research procedures and results according to department guidelines.
• Develops reports from research data gathered; maintains reports and records.
• Centrifuge, spectrometer, microscopes, homogenizers, etc. set up and operate.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or related field

Tools

PC software

Job description

Meharry Medical College in Lexington, MA part-time research position seeks an individual to assist in publishing articles and supervise junior staff in a laboratory setting. The role involves setting up and operating complex scientific apparatus, conducting independent research, preparing media, interpreting data, and contributing to reports for department guidelines.

Strong writing, data analysis, and supervisory skills are essential.