Boston Children's Hospital · 10 hours ago
Research Assistant I
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBoston Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric healthcare institution, and they are seeking a Research Assistant I to perform a variety of routine and specialized laboratory experiments. The role involves assisting in laboratory procedures, maintaining equipment, and contributing to research efforts under supervision.
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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
Bachelors degree in a STEM field
Analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
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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