Research Technologist

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a skilled laboratory professional to perform routine and specialized tests for research studies and diagnostic applications. You will prepare specimens, operate advanced equipment, and contribute to experimental design and data interpretation.

The role requires a STEM bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant lab experience (or MS with 2 years). Strong data analysis and meticulous documentation are essential in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• 4 years of relevant laboratory experience, or Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory experiments for research projects using advanced equipment.
• Devises experiments and procedures, troubleshoots results with colleagues.
• Contributes input to study design and data refinement using specialized techniques.
• Evaluates data and suggests alternative approaches to improve results.
• Maintains records, graphs data, and performs statistical analyses.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Quality assurance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Job description

Position Summary

Independently performs a wide range of routine and specialized laboratory tests, specimen preparation and highly skilled experimental procedures for research studies and diagnosis of disease. Utilizes specialized laboratory equipment and analysis of the data generated by this equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine and highly specialized or unique laboratory experiments for specific research projects, using sophisticated and intricate research equipment and techniques.
• Performs and devises specialized experiments and research procedures, troubleshooting problems with own and other researchers' results.
• Provides input to the overall research design to suggest techniques, maximize samples or refine data by the use of specialized techniques.
• Evaluates research data and initiates alternative approaches to improve quality of the results.
• Calculates, graphs and compiles data obtained, maintaining records and logs of work performed; perform statistical analyses.
• Undertakes quality assurance of research techniques. Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs repair of maintenance equipment.
• Evaluates and recommends new equipment and supplies needed for specialized procedures. Assists other lab personnel with the use of specialized equipment and techniques within the lab.
• Trains and provides guidance to technicians, residents and researchers in specialized procedures, use of equipment and theoretical bases of unique tests.
• Monitors the sterilization of glassware, media and reagent making and other laboratory processes.
• Prepares articles and papers on specialized techniques.
• Stays abreast in safety procedures, storage and disposal of bio hazardous, infectious, corrosive, radioactive and toxic substance, regulations in the lab to adhere to new Hospital and federal mandates.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Experience:

• 4 years of relevant experience;or Master’s of Science and 2 years of relevant work experience.