Research Assistant, Division of Addiction Psychiatry

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

2d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant will join the growing BILH team and contribute to research focused on the therapeutic use of cannabis and cannabinoids like CBD, the risks and benefits of cannabis, and improving the treatment of substance use disorders. Opportunities for involvement in the observation of clinical care, publication of scientific papers, and presentation at national conferences are available. The ideal candidate is comfortable interacting with patients, eager to contribute to scientific writing, and able to work in-person at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. This is a full-time role and cannot be done remotely.

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.
Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
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.
Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Nice To Haves

Opportunities for involvement in the observation of clinical care.
Multiple publications opportunities may also be possible, as well as opportunities to present at conferences around the country.
Comfortable meeting with and working with patients.
Excited to draft scientific papers.
Able to work in-person at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA.

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.
Demonstrates 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.