Research Assistant I: Lab Research & Data Analysis

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant to support routine and specialized laboratory experiments, specimen preparations, and data analysis under supervision. You will assist with equipment use, maintain logs, and help ensure accuracy and quality of work.

Responsibilities include sterilizing glassware, preparing media, inventorying supplies, and following safety protocols; collaboration with teams across departments is expected to ensure reliable results.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory experiments and procedures per prescribed protocols.
• Assist in troubleshooting procedures when results are unexpected or samples are substandard.
• Sterilize and clean glassware, prepare media and materials, and inventory supplies.
• Process orders for supplies and/or animals; follow safety procedures for handling hazardous materials.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Pipettes

Sterilization equipment

Standard laboratory equipment

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant to support routine and specialized laboratory experiments, specimen preparations, and data analysis under supervision. You will assist with equipment use, maintain logs, and help ensure accuracy and quality of work.

Responsibilities include sterilizing glassware, preparing media, inventorying supplies, and following safety protocols; collaboration with teams across departments is expected to ensure reliable results.