Research Student

Beth Israel Lahey Health

7d • $15 - $24

About The Position

A Research Student is trained through a mentor in the principles, conduct, and interpretation of research in conjunction with a related or unrelated educational program. The student learns and conducts routine tests using established procedures, collects basic study data, maintains logs and records, and may summarize and interpret data under supervision. The role also includes attending safety-related lectures and research courses, lectures, and conferences, and may involve literature searches and library investigations related to the research.

Responsibilities

• Learn and conduct routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, and/or chromatography.
• Learn and use standard research equipment such as microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, and centrifuges.
• Collect basic study data through monitoring devices.
• Maintain daily logs and basic records of methodologies and test results.
• With supervision, use databases to summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing.
• Attend Medical Center lectures regarding safety requirements and conditions.
• Attend courses, lectures, and conferences to further research knowledge.
• May perform literature searches and library investigations related to the research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed