Research Assistant I: Lab Technician & Data Analyst

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

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