Research Assistant II

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant I+ to assist in routine and specialized laboratory experiments, prepare specimens, and operate research equipment under supervision. The role emphasizes data collection, meticulous record-keeping, and contributing to study plans and quality control.

The candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field (or a master's) with relevant research experience, and be prepared to work closely with researchers, fellows, residents, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with two years of relevant research experience, or a MS with one year of relevant research experience.
• Minimum of two years of relevant research experience.

Responsabilités

• Troubleshoots procedures if results are unexpected and proposes alternative routine procedures.
• Assists with planning research procedures and coordinating experiment schedules.
• Maintains accurate records and compiles data, charts, and results.
• Demonstrates basic laboratory techniques to staff and students, contributing to teamwork.

Connaissances

Laboratory techniques

Record keeping

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in STEM

MS in STEM

Description du poste

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory experimental, specimen preparations and experimental procedures for the purpose of research. Utilizes specialized laboratory equipment and analysis of data generated by this equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• RA I plus; Troubleshoots procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor. May suggest alternative routine procedures to crosscheck own findings. Performs techniques typically required for the laboratory/study.
• RA I plus. Assists with planning specific research procedures, coordinating schedules of experiments and procedures. Develops and troubleshoots new techniques specific to the lab.
• RA I plus. Maintains accurate records of results and methodologies into a log of work performed. Compiles and helps analyze data, preparing charts, graphs, and results of studies.
• RA I plus. Demonstrates basic laboratory techniques to laboratory assistants and technicians, research fellows, residents and students. Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications Education

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field, plus two years of relevant research experience; or, a MS in a STEM field, plus one year of relevant research experience.

Experience

• At least two years of relevant research experience