Research Assistant I- Translational Research Lab
84951BR
Cardiology
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Research,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$39644.80-$57491.20 Annual
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
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.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time (Chemistry) Research Assistant position in the Translational Research Lab (TRL) in the Department of Cardiology at Boston Children’s Hospital. We are an interdisciplinary research team developing new technologies including injectable oxygen therapies and nanomaterials for imaging and therapeutic applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform material synthesis, fabrication and Characterizations.
- Perform material testing by conducting in vitro assays.
- Document and analyze experimental results. Troubleshoot experimental procedures.
- Lab upkeeping responsibility, including maintaining inventories and purchasing supplies, attending monthly lab support and safety meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree in chemistry, Materials or Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or closely related field is preferred.
Experience:
- Prior research experience in a wet lab including materials synthesis, formulation, and fabrication is preferred.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- The ability to accurately carry out protocols with an emphasis on attention to details, and good record keeping.
- Open-mindedness, good communicational, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Willingness and curiosity to learn new skills and unfamiliar techniques.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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 and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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