Research Assistant III

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant II to perform routine and specialized experiments, prepare specimens, and analyze data using specialized equipment. The role may contribute to experimental design and requires careful record-keeping and data analysis.

The candidate will operate with minimal supervision, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across departments to ensure rigorous experimental work and accurate interpretation of results.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM with three years of relevant experience or Master's with one year of relevant work experience.

Responsabilidades

• Independently selects techniques suitable for investigations and performs experiments with minimal supervision.
• Critically evaluates results and provides summaries to the PI.
• RA II+ under minimal supervision and contributes to cross-team work.
• Coaches RA I/II, interns and Co-Ops in basic lab techniques.
• Calculates, graphs, and compiles data; maintains records and uses computer for statistics.

Descripción del empleo

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.