Per Diem - Research Assistant

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine and specialized laboratory experiments under supervision, preparing specimens and operating equipment for research projects.

You will assist with data analysis, maintain equipment and records, and participate in safety training while contributing to team efforts to support ongoing studies.

Qualifications

• Education: a bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Experience: 0–1 years of relevant research experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine and specialized laboratory experiments and procedures under supervision.
• Assist in the use of laboratory equipment and analysis of data generated by the equipment.
• Maintain records of results and methodologies in logs and reports.
• Sterilize and clean glassware, prepare media and materials for experiments.
• Help troubleshoot procedures and ensure quality of specimens and results.
• Attend safety trainings and perform duties in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to support research projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

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