Research Assistant III

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant II to perform routine and specialized laboratory experiments, prepare specimens, and analyze data with minimal supervision. You will work with advanced equipment and contribute to experimental design.

The role includes evaluating results, mentoring RA I/II and interns, and documenting findings with graphs and logs using statistical tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field (required).
• 3+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or MSc with 1 year of experience.
• Base pay guidelines are posted by Boston Children's Hospital and depend on skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory experiments and specimen preparations with minimal supervision.
• Critically evaluates experimental results and provides summaries to the PI.
• Mentors RA I/II and interns on basic lab techniques.

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Job description

Position Summary

Under minimal 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. May contribute to experimental design.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently decides which techniques may be appropriate for specific experimental investigations and carries out those experiments with minimal supervision or independently.
• Critically evaluates experimental results independently and provides summaries or interpretation of results to PI.
• RA II plus under minimal supervision. Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations.
• Coaches RA I and RA II, interns, Co Ops on basic lab techniques.
• Calculates, graphs and compiles data obtained, maintaining records and logs of work performed; uses computer to perform statistical analyses.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree, AND a minimum three years of relevant experience OR Masters of Science AND one year of relevant work 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, employee discounts and discounted commuter benefits at certain locations. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.