Beth Israel Lahey Health · 3 weeks ago
Research Assistant I - Vaccine Research
Beth Israel Lahey Health is a healthcare organization focused on making a difference in people’s lives. The Research Assistant I supports the vaccine research lab by performing various laboratory procedures, conducting assays, maintaining quality control, and ensuring compliance with safety policies.
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Responsibilities
Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography. (essential)
Researches and 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. (essential)
Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned. (essential)Due to the dynamic environment in which research exists, must show flexibility in performing principal duties and responsibilities as research projects evolve. (essential)
Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research. (essential)May demonstrate routine laboratory tasks to tests to students and other research personnel. (essential)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field required
0-1 years related work experience required
Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access
Preferred
Knowledge of hematology, immunology, and relevant laboratory principles and procedures
Company
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.
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2025-11-24
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