research student
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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, and 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
The base hourly wage range for this position is $15.00 - $24.04. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including 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.
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.