Student Intern

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston seeks a Research Student for a per diem day position. You will be trained by a mentor to conduct routine tests, collect data, and interpret results under supervision.

The role involves learning to perform DNA sequencing, PCR analysis, and other standard assays, maintaining logs and attending safety trainings while pursuing an educational program. Pay range listed: $15.00–$24.04 per hour, with per diem scheduling and potential shift differentials as

Qualifications

• Must participate in routine lab testing under established procedures.
• Familiarity with basic data collection and record-keeping.
• Willingness to attend trainings on safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learns and conducts routine tests following established procedures.
• Collects basic study data and maintains logs.
• Summarizes data and interprets results under supervision.
• Attends lectures and courses to learn more about research.
• Performs literature searches related to the research.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data recording

Literature review

Basic statistics

Education

Enrollment in a related or unrelated educational program

Tools

DNA sequencing

PCR analysis

Southern blotting

Electrophoresis

Chromatography

Microscopes

Incubators

Autoclaves

Centrifuges

Job description

Boston, MA • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Per Diem • DayWhen 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 – $24.04The 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/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Per DiemShift: DayCategory: Academic ResearchPay Range: $15.00 - $24.04FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR103889