Research Lab Operations Assistant

Comunidade Metodista; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA is seeking a Lab Assistant to support research operations across equipment, materials, and facilities. You will assist with shipping/receiving, maintain lab stocks, and prepare media for experiments in wet labs.

The role involves disinfection and waste handling, as well as ensuring cleanliness of glassware and plasticware stocks, including autoclaving reagents and waste as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong English reading and speaking skills desired.
• Capable of handling glassware and using autoclaving equipment.
• Prior work experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or carry out tasks related to equipment, materials stocks, facilities, and shipping/receiving.
• Support shipping and receiving for the group or department.
• Assist with maintaining laboratory stocks (plastic and glassware).
• Prepare media for research operations as needed.
• Assist financial coordinators on purchasing, shipping and receiving matters.
• In wet labs, disinfect and dispose of laboratory waste as required.
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of glassware and plasticware stocks.
• Autoclave laboratory reagents and waste.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclave operation

Glassware handling

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA is seeking a Lab Assistant to support research operations across equipment, materials, and facilities. You will assist with shipping/receiving, maintain lab stocks, and prepare media for experiments in wet labs.

The role involves disinfection and waste handling, as well as ensuring cleanliness of glassware and plasticware stocks, including autoclaving reagents and waste as needed.