Research Assistant I - Part-Time

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time research support technician to assist with laboratory experiments, specimen preparation, and data analysis under supervision. The role involves using standard lab equipment and ensuring accurate recording of results.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a science field and 0–1 years of relevant research experience. The position emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration within a research team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory experiments and procedures using standard equipment, recording results for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists in troubleshooting procedures if results are unexpected or sample quality is poor.
• Sterilizes and cleans glassware, prepares media and materials, inventories supplies, and alerts supervisor to needs.
• Processes orders for supplies and/or animals and attends safety training on handling hazardous materials.
• Carries out all laboratory activities in compliance with regulations and protocols.
• Conducts literature searches and compiles information for journals and researchers.
• Attends lectures and conferences to improve knowledge and share information within the team.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science field

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.

This is a part-time position for 15 hours per week.

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

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.