Research Assistant

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston, MA seeks a motivated team member to support a principal investigator by performing routine molecular, cell biology and biochemistry experiments. You will record results, calculate and analyze data using basic statistics, and help maintain study records.

Duties include conducting tests such as PCR, DNA sequencing, tissue culture and protein purification, maintaining logs, and assisting in SOP documentation under supervision.

Qualifications

• Perform routine molecular, cell biology and biochemistry experiments under supervision.
• Record results and analyze data using basic statistics.
• Maintain study records and SOP documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine tests such as PCR, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, electrophoresis and protein purification.
• Research and collect basic study data; maintain daily logs of methodologies and results.
• Summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics; assist in writing SOPs and presenting procedures.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Biochemistry

Data analysis

Literature review

Documentation

Tools

PCR

DNA sequencing

Southern blotting

Protein purification

Electrophoresis

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Under supervision of the principal investigator, conducts a variety of routine experiments using molecular, cell biology and/or biochemistry techniques. Records test results, calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using basic statistics.

Job Description

• Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, and chromatography.
• Researches and collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results.
• With supervision, using databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing May write standard operating procedures for documentation and make informal presentations of these procedures to others in the lab
• Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned.
• Due to the dynamic environment in which research exists, must show flexibility in performing principal duties and responsibilities as research projects evolve
• Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions.
• Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research.
• May demonstrate routine laboratory tasks to tests to students and other research personnel.
• Description Maintains own supplies and may be responsible for ordering supplies for the lab

Pay Range

$19.23 - $26.44

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled