Neurobiology Research Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

15d • $19 - $26

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under supervision of the principal investigator, conducts a variety of routine experiments using molecular, cell biology and/or biochemistry techniques. Records test results, calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using basic statistics.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography.
• 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.
• Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned.
• Due to the dynamic environment in which research exists, must show 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.
• May demonstrate routine laboratory tasks to tests to students and other research personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level