Boston Children's Hospital · 7 hours ago
Research Assistant I
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$40K/yr - $57K/yrBoston Children's Hospital is dedicated to understanding and treating fatal genetic blood disorders. The Research Assistant I will perform routine laboratory experiments and procedures, assist in troubleshooting, maintain laboratory equipment, and contribute to a collaborative research environment.
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Responsibilities
According to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules, performs a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures, utilizing standard laboratory equipment, recording and checking results for completeness and accuracy
Assists in troubleshooting procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor. Performs the following techniques typically required for the laboratory/study: Maintains records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed
Maintains equipment, lab area, and supplies in a neat professional manner. Sterilize and clean glassware, and prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures. Inventories supplies, alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents
Processes order for supplies and/or animals. Attends courses in safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous, flammable, corrosive, and toxic materials
Carries out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols. Conducts literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I
Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers and technicians to exchange information. Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in the biological or physical sciences
A two-year commitment is required
Preferred
Technical knowledge and prior experience in molecular biology and cell culture techniques is preferred
The ideal applicant will be a meticulous and self-driven individual, committed to learning and working to contribute to advances in biology and medicine
He or she will demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills and be able to prioritize multiple tasks
Benefits
Flexible schedules
Affordable health, vision and dental insurance
Child care and student loan subsidies
Generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
Cell phone plan discounts
Discounted rates on T-passes
Company
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care.
Founded in 1869
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gilson Mendes
CEO and Founder
Paul Donovan
Senior Advisor to the CEO for Public Affairs
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