Research Student

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Research Student who will be trained by a mentor in the principles, conduct and interpretation of research in conjunction with a related or unrelated educational program.

The role focuses on hands-on learning in laboratory techniques and data collection, under supervision, with opportunities to engage in safety trainings and academic seminars as part of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Learns and conducts routine tests following established procedures (assays, sequencing, tissue culture, purification).
• Learns and uses standard research equipment such as microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, centrifuges.
• Collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs.
• With supervision, summarizes data and interprets results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing.
• Attends Medical Center lectures regarding safety requirements/conditions.
• Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research.
• May perform literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research.

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Summary

A Research Student will be trained through a mentor in the principles, conduct and interpretation of research in conjunction with a related or unrelated educational program.

Job Description

• Learns and conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, and/or chromatography.
• Learns and uses standard research equipment such as microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, centrifuges.
• Collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results.
• With supervision, using databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing.
• Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions.
• Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research.
• May perform literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research.

Pay Range

$15.00 - $24.04

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled