Research Assistant I- Glycomics Core

Anna Jaques Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a laboratory professional to perform routine and specialized tests across chemistry, molecular biology and biochemistry in a fast-paced core facility. Under supervision, you will record results, apply basic statistics, and prepare reports detailing procedures and findings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field with 0-1 years experience and proficiency with computer systems and MS Office; you will operate various lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests which may include protein assays, chemical derivatization, protein digestion, protein purification, mass spectrometry and interprets results.
• May operate and maintain moderate to complex lab equipment such as spectrophotometer, flow cytometer, etc. (essential)
• Using analytical abilities and sound judgment, makes decisions regarding the reliability and accuracy of results, repeating procedures when necessary. (essential)
• May assist with planning specific research procedures and coordinating schedules of tests and procedures (essential)
• May prepare written and/or verbal reports on status of research and the technical procedures used, including statistical and graphic summaries of findings and possible conclusions. (essential)
• May demonstrate routine to complex lab techniques to others in the lab. (essential)
• Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consults with other researchers and technicians to exchange information.

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Independence of Action

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Teamwork

Customer Service

Computer Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Flow Cytometer

Microarray Scanner

Lyophilizer

Mass Spectrometer

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.

Job Description:

Under general supervision of the principal investigator, conducts a variety of routine and specialized laboratory tests using chemistry, molecular, cell biology and/or biochemistry techniques. Performs lab assays, records test results, calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using basic statistics.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests which may include protein assays, chemical derivatization, protein digestion, protein purification, mass spectrometry and interprets results.
• May operate and maintain moderate to complex lab equipment such as spectrophotometer, flow cytometer, etc. (essential)
• Using analytical abilities and sound judgment, makes decisions regarding the reliability and accuracy of results, repeating procedures when necessary. (essential)
• May assist with planning specific research procedures and coordinating schedules of tests and procedures (essential)
• May prepare written and/or verbal reports on status of research and the technical procedures used, including statistical and graphic summaries of findings and possible conclusions. (essential)
• May demonstrate routine to complex lab techniques to others in the lab. (essential)
• Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consults with other researchers and technicians to exchange information. May demonstrate routine to complex lab techniques to others in the lab. (essential)

Department Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests (i.e.: processing of various samples for mass spectrometry analysis, microarrays analysis, glycans purification and labelling) and synthesizes and interprets results.
• May operate and maintain moderate lab equipment such as Microarray scanner, Lyophilizer, and Mass Spectrometer.
• Perform all of the panel of technical services offered by the Glycomics Core in an organized and timely way. Able to prioritize and adjust workload if needed.
• May have technical expertise in specific area(s) that surpasses basic performance expectations (i.e. knowledge/use of the Mass Spectrometer or Microarray equipment) contributes to the laboratory by utilizing this experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies:

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.

Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.

Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.

Teamwork: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.

Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job:

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus.

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, geographyof 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.

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