Research Assistant I

Beth Israel Lahey Health · Boston, MA · 1 wk ago

Analyst$19.23–$26.44/hrFull-time

Essential Responsibilities

Counsults established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography.
Records test results, calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using basic statistics.
Researches and collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results.
With supervision, uses databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing.
Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned.
Shows flexibility in performing principal duties and responsibilities as research projects evolve.
Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions.
Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research.
Demonstrates routine laboratory tasks to tests to students and other research personnel.

Required Qualifications

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.

Competencies

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Physical Nature Of The Job

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
Sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

Pay Range

$19.23 - $26.44

The 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.