Research Assistant I

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

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a laboratory assistant to support routine experiments and data analysis under supervision. You will assist in material prep, equipment maintenance, and safe handling of biohazardous materials.

Responsibilities include recording results, troubleshooting when needed, and contributing to literature reviews for ongoing studies. A science degree and early-career experience are expected, with collaboration across research teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field.
• 0-1 years of relevant research experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures using standard equipment.
• Assists in troubleshooting if results are unexpected and maintains records of results.
• Maintains equipment, lab area, and supplies; sterilizes glassware and prepares media.
• Inventories supplies and processes orders; manages materials and animals when needed.
• Completes safety training and ensures compliance with regulations on handling hazardous materials.
• Conducts literature searches and shares findings with the PI; collaborates with team.
• Contributes to cross-departmental teamwork and knowledge exchange.

Skills

Lab techniques

Record keeping

Data analysis

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Position Summary

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory experiments, 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, and 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 science field

Experience:

• 0-1 years of relevant research experience