Technical Research Assistant I Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Technical Research Assistant I Massachusetts General Hospital United States, Massachusetts, Boston 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur (Show on map) Jun 16, 2025
Summary
To assist Engineers, Project Managers, and Principal Investigators in a research laboratory. Primary responsibilities are to assist in experiments, cleaning glassware, and disinfecting equipment, under the supervision of the project head and the PI of the laboratory. Does this position require Patient Care?
No Essential Functions

• Prepares basic solutions and performs base-level procedures as assigned.
• Decontaminates/sterilizes glassware and other apparatuses by autoclaving.
• Conducts analysis of results, and may begin interpretation of results.
• Prepares lab reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipment.
• May assist with organizing materials for publication or presentation.
• Ensures the cleanliness of washing machines, ovens, autoclaves and work area. Education
  High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
  Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience
  Previous Research Lab Experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Working knowledge of clinical Protocols.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks with some direction. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs
• 35lbs
  Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  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 General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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