Research Assistant

Summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is a health care and research organization seeking a Research Assistant to support laboratory research under the supervision of a principal investigator. The role conducts routine molecular, cell biology, and biochemistry experiments, records and analyzes data, performs literature searches, and assists with evolving research projects and laboratory training.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography. (essential)
• 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. (essential)
• Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned. (essential)
• Due to the dynamic environment in which research exists, must show flexibility in performing principal duties and responsibilities as research projects evolve. (essential)
• Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research. (essential)
• May demonstrate routine laboratory tasks to tests to students and other research personnel. (essential)

Skills

• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research.