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Research Assistant I

United States, Boston 39644.80 - 57491.20 USD / Year · Job Posted May 26, 2026
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At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary According to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules, performs a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures, utilizing standard laboratory equipment, recording and checking results for completeness and accuracy.

Job Responsibility

  • Assists in troubleshooting procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor
  • Performs the following techniques typically required for the laboratory/study: Maintains records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed
  • Maintains equipment, lab area, and supplies in a neat professional manner
  • Sterilize and clean glassware, and prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures. inventories supplies, alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents
  • Processes order for supplies and/or animals. Attends courses in safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous, flammable, corrosive, and toxic materials
  • Carries out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols
  • Conducts literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I
  • Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers and technicians to exchange information. Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in a science-related field
  • 0-1 years of research experience

What we offer

  • flexible schedules
  • affordable health, vision and dental insurance
  • child care and student loan subsidies
  • generous levels of time off
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
  • Pension
  • Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
  • cell phone plan discounts
  • discounted rates on T-passes

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