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The Alex Foundation

Research Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $15/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Somerville, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.

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Job Description

Posted on behalf of The Alex Foundation, IACUC approval and oversight by Boston University. We are looking for responsible, dependable students or early career individuals to work as research assistants in our avian cognition laboratory (parrot). The responsibilities of this position are largely centered around animal care (such as feeding, cleaning, and enrichment). While there are opportunities to assist with research, they are limited. Our operating hours are from 9am-8pm, with the opening shift spanning 9am-2pm and the closing shift spanning 2pm-8pm. Applicants will be expected to work at least one closing or opening shift a week, work independently when necessary, and maintain good communication with laboratory management to ensure all protocols are met (relevant experience is preferred but not necessary!).

Pay:

$15.00 per hour Expected hours: 5.0 - 20.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person