Beth Israel Lahey Health Research Assistant I 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Research Assistant I in Boston, Massachusetts, for an entry-level, full-time role. Required qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific field, with 0–1 years of related work experience (Freshers eligible).

Job Details

Company: Beth Israel Lahey Health

Position: Research Assistant I

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Seniority: Entry level

Listed: 6 November 2026

Job Reference: LinkedIn job 4480379904

Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis and chromatography.
  • Research and collect basic study data through monitoring devices and maintain daily logs and basic records of methodologies and test results.
  • With supervision, use databases to summarise data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing.
  • Perform literature searches and library investigations related to the research.
  • Show flexibility in performing duties as research projects evolve.
  • Attend Medical Center lectures on safety requirements and attend courses, lectures and conferences to further research knowledge.
  • Demonstrate routine laboratory tasks and tests to students and other research personnel.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific field.
  • 0–1 years of related work experience (Freshers eligible).

Required Skills

  • Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
  • Decision making based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures.
  • Solving routine problems by following clear directions and identifying process improvements.
  • Following general instructions with work monitored by a supervisor.
  • Reading and writing English to understand safety instructions and communicate with patients, families and staff.
  • Demonstrating basic knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures (specialised knowledge not required).
  • Respectful teamwork and a positive customer-service attitude.

Salary

Pay range stated: US$19.23–$26.44 per hour (base hourly wage). Actual compensation depends on factors such as education, training, experience and certifications, and may exceed the base rate with shift differentials, call pay, premium pay or overtime.

Additional Information

Physical nature of the job: Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently; some sedentary elements, with standing for periods of time and moving through the hospital campus.

Vaccination requirement: Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

About Beth Israel Lahey Health

Beth Israel Lahey Health describes itself as a system of more than 35,000 people, including nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers and teachers.

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