program manager /research assistant1

About the Role

Under supervision of the principal investigator, conducts a variety of routine experiments using molecular, cell biology, and/or biochemistry techniques. Records test results, calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using basic statistics.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography.
• Researches and collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results. With supervision, using databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing.
• Performs literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research and/or as assigned.
• Shows flexibility in performing principal duties and responsibilities as research projects evolve.
• Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research.
• May demonstrate routine laboratory tasks to students and other research personnel.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field.
• Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Qualifications

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures, and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures with supervisor/manager monitoring.
• Written Communications: Ability to read and write in English to understand safety instructions, take direction, communicate effectively, and respond to basic questions.
• Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English to follow safety instructions, take direction, communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff in response to routine questions.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures for routine situations.
• Teamwork: Ability to interact respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information, or deliver services.
• Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests respectfully and in a timely manner.

Physical Nature Of The Job

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

Compensation

• Hourly wage range: $19.23 - $26.44

Compensation may vary based on seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, location, job responsibilities, and other applicable factors.

Additional pay practices may apply, such as shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.