Research Assistant II

The HSCI/Hem-Onc Flow Cytometry Laboratory is a service lab providing assistance to over 200 brilliant Longwood area scientists. We treat every experiment with utmost care and diligence and we assist, advise or consult to better the outcome of every experiment that comes our way.

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. Assists in troubleshooting procedures if experimental results are unexpected or if quality of specimens is poor.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.
• Troubleshoots procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor.
• May suggest alternative routine procedures to crosscheck own findings. Performs techniques typically required for the laboratory/study. RA I plus.
• Assists with planning specific research procedures, coordinating schedules of experiments and procedures.
• Develops and troubleshoots new techniques specific to the lab. RA I plus.
• Maintains accurate records of results and methodologies into a log of work performed.
• Compiles and helps analyze data, preparing charts, graphs, and results of studies.
• Demonstrates basic laboratory techniques to laboratory assistants and technicians, research fellows, residents and students.
• Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (STEM)
• One year of experience with Flow Cytometry
• Understanding of a service lab
• Analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including 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