Research Assistant Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Research Assistant Brigham and Women’s Hospital United States, Massachusetts, Boston 75 Francis Street (Show on map) Jun 10, 2025
Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team in coordinating research activities that may include conducting a variety of routine experiments with established methodologies, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned. Working independently, under very general supervision, executes protocols involving a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level. May identify new techniques. Develops modification of existing techniques, as appropriate. Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using statistical techniques. May be responsible for orienting and training new staff.
Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor’s degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem)to provide degree equivalency verification.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions

• Independently performs routine and non-routine experiements, which are moderate to complex. Experiments may include specific assays, tissue culture, liquid chromatography, radioautography, and preparing special materials.
• Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using advanced statistical techniques
• Maintaines tissue cultures of human cell lines and monitors cells for viability and contamination
• Performs literature searches and helps to prepare presentations and written articles for publication
• In collaboration with PI or Research Manager, establishes new and modifies existing research techniques
• Coordiantes schedule of tests and procedures
• Coordinates lab activities such as infection control, radiation safety, and biosafety activities
• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff
• All other duties as assigned Education
  Bachelor’s Degree Science required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
  No Licenses and Credentials Experience grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Background interest in metabolism and analytical chemistry i.

e.

LC-MS/MS

• High degree of computer literacy
• Sound analytical and organizational skills
• Requires good oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to logically and effectively structure tasks and set priorities
• Ability to identify potential problems and trouble-shoot solutions
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data statistically and to logically present it Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
  Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
  Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
  Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs
• 35lbs
  Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs
• 35lbs
  Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
  Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
  Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
  Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  Vision•Far Constantly (67-100%)
  Vision•Near Constantly (67-100%)
  Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc.

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