Per Diem - Research Assistant

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

Position Summary

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory experiemental, specimen preparations and experimental procedures for the purpose of research. Assists in the use of specialized laboratory equipment and analysis of data generated by this equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• According to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules, performs a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures, utilizing standard laboratory equipment, recording and checking results for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists in troubleshooting procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor. Performs the following techniques typically required for the laboratory/study: Maintains records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed.
• Maintains equipment, lab area and supplies in a neat professional manner. Sterilize and clean glassware, prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures.
• Inventories supplies alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents.
• Processes order for supplies and/or animals. Attends courses in safety procedures for handling, storage and disposal of biohazardous, flammable, corrosive and toxic materials.
• Carries out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols. Conducts literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I.
• Attends courses, lectures and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers and technicians to exchange information. Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Experience:

• 0-1 years of relevant research experience

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.