20 Best research assistant jobs in Cambridge, MA (Hiring Now!)

Sr Research Associate
Cabot Corporation —Billerica, MA
Knowledge of basic principles in one of the specified fields: materials science, electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, interface & colloid science, polymer…
Lab Associate/Phlebotomist - Greater Boston
Atrius Health —Needham, MA
CPR and Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification preferred. Graduation from a Phlebotomy technical training program strongly preferred.
Estimated: $39.2K - $49.7K a year
Research Assistant III - Carmargo Lab
Boston Children's Hospital —Boston, MA
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance,…
Research Assistant
National Institute for Children s Health Quality —Boston, MA
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (i.e. public health, social sciences, statistics). Supports implementation of applied research and evaluation activities,…
$55,000 a year
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Research Grant Assistant
Boston Medical Center —Boston, MA
This can include research participant recruitment, conducting literature reviews, providing data analysis, and assisting with peer-reviewed publications.
Estimated: $33.3K - $42.2K a year
16h
Clinical Research Coordinator
Joulé —Cambridge, MA
Bachelors degree in science or related discipline. The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform Phlebotomy, have at least 3 years of experience inside…
$25 an hour
Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist - Sign on Bonus!
UMass Memorial Health —Marlborough, MA
MT: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science and MT (ASCP) or equivalent, certification or MLT (ASCP), or equivalent, certification or…
Estimated: $50.5K - $63.9K a year
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Research Assistant I, DRCR lab per diem
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) —Boston, MA
Required: BA/BS in psychology, public health, or a related field. Conducting inductive thematic analysis of three focus group transcripts (will include: code…
Estimated: $48.8K - $61.8K a year
7h
Laboratory Technician (Contract)
Spectrum Staffing Services —Bedford, MA
This will be a hands-on laboratory role that will involve independent execution of biological techniques including but not limited to mammalian cell culture …
Estimated: $43.9K - $55.6K a year
Clinical Neurotechnology Research Assistant
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) —Boston, MA
Valid driver’s license required. These research sessions occur in the homes of clinical trial participants and may involve driving for up to three hours.
Estimated: $49.9K - $63.1K a year
7h
Formulation Research Senior Research Associate (Contract) 22267
Vertex Pharmaceuticals —Boston, MA
Master's Degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials sciences or related field and 0-2 years relevant employment experience,…
$35 - $40 an hour
Research Assistant I
Boston Children's Hospital —Boston, MA
Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field required. Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible…
Research Associate, RNA Science
Moderna —Cambridge, MA
Perform multiple biological techniques, including tissue culture, cell transfection, live cell imaging, qPCR, flow cytometry, western blots, ELISAs, capillary…
14h
Research Assistant I Anesthesia
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) —Chestnut Hill, MA
This individual will be a research assistant (RA) to conduct clinical trials in the Department of Anesthesiology including a study to assess the clinical…
Estimated: $41K - $51.9K a year
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Research Associate
Codify Therapeutics, Inc —Cambridge, MA
Execute tissue culture-based experiments, including maintaining, banking, transfecting, and engineering mammalian cell lines, among others.
Estimated: $69.8K - $88.3K a year
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Clinical Research Assistant
McLean Hospital(MCL) —Belmont, MA
Prepares data for analysis and data entry. Some previous exposure to psychodiagnostic assessment (e.g., shadowing or observing an assessment such as the MINI,…
Estimated: $42.4K - $53.7K a year
4d
Research Assistant I
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) —Brookline, MA
Communicates with participants through phone calls, in-person, and email as it pertains to study goals. Pages, emails, or calls Study Manager, Safety MD, and PI…
Estimated: $36.2K - $45.8K a year
Research Assistant Women's Health
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) —Boston, MA
Organize group meetings, including setting up conference calls and taking minutes. Previous research experience, ideally in the health care field.
Estimated: $42.3K - $53.6K a year
4d
Research Assistant III - Infectious Disease
Tufts Medical Center —Boston, MA
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing clinical research including, if relevant, the ethical treatment of human…
Estimated: $53.5K - $67.7K a year
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2h
Research Assistant I DOM Men's Health
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) —Boston, MA
Help to implementation of clinical trial recruitment strategies and social media postings. Screen subjects over the telephone to determine their initial…
Estimated: $46.2K - $58.5K a year
4d

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Sr Research Associate

Cabot Corporation - Billerica, MA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Benefits from day one
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Statistics
Laboratory experience
Assembly
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Intellectual property law
1 year
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Your Role at Cabot:

Cabot is seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual to join as a Sr. Research Associate in the Battery Materials Business at our Billerica Technology Center. Successful candidate will become an important member of R&D team accelerating the creation of new battery materials for a more sustainable future. In this role you will work under moderate supervision to perform hands-on laboratory tasks to support new product and application developments including, but not limited to, conductive carbon additives and/or catalyst support for the next gen lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. This role will support both Cabot business customer-driven project and a US government funded project aimed at developing the next generation battery electrode processing technologies.

How You Will Make an Impact:

In this role, you will be working under moderate supervision to perform laboratory tasks in support of product and/or applications research.

A successful candidate will be someone who:

Works closely with scientists and engineers to develop new products and formulations and conduct standard/non-standard procedures and tests.
Follows experimental plan as set by project leader. May prepare logistics, materials and equipment.
Executes various chemical and physical laboratory tests involving material synthesis, dispersion/electrode fabrication and characterization, coin/pouch cell assembling and electrochemical testing, and related troubleshooting with attention to observations and learning. Clearly documents work in electronic notebook.
Set up, troubleshoot, and maintain test equipment.
Generates, organizes, and provides data analysis with basic interpretation of results.
Responsible for organizing and communicating data in a way that is clear and understandable.
Assists in the training of others in areas of testing, compliance, equipment, and safety requirements.
Coordinates and tracks sample shipments to customers and development partners
Adheres to all intellectual property standards throughout area of responsibility.
Maintains work area in compliance with safety rules and regulations. Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements. Creates and updates safety documentation for their work area. Participates in safety-focused activities such as seeking out opportunities to advance our safety culture.
Strictly follows and complies with all SH&E procedures, standards and regulations and constantly strives for Excellence in the fields of sustainability and Safety, Health and preservation of the Environment.

What You Will Bring to Cabot:

- Feedback – we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
- Support – you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.
  - Knowledge of basic principles in one of the specified fields: materials science, electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, interface & colloid science, polymer science.
  - Basic understanding of conductive additives and their functionality in energy storage applications.
  - Strong understanding of laboratory terminology, equipment, procedures, and safety practices.
  - Basic knowledge of statistics as used in data generation, interpretation, and presentations.
  - Strong analytical, observation and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify out-of-range results and note unusual patterns. Ability to draw conclusions from experimental work. Ability to classify and organize data in a logical and orderly way as well as plan work to ensure timely completion of assignments.
  - Prior working experience with conductive additives, electrochemically active materials, physical and electrochemical characterization methods, or powder/ dispersion rheology testing is preferred but not required.
  - Prior working experience with assembly/testing/failure mode analysis of electrochemical systems (batteries, fuel cells, capacitors, etc.) is preferred but not required.
  Education/Experience
  - Post-secondary degree (Bachelor’s/University) in Material Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering; 1+ year of related experience, OR
  - Associate degree in technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, OR
  - Secondary degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
  - Citizenship or green card required.
  How We’ll Support Your Success:
  - Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
  - Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
  - Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
  - Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment.
  Cabot Benefits

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research assistant jobs in Cambridge, MA

Sr Research Associate

Lab Associate/Phlebotomist - Greater Boston

Research Assistant III - Carmargo Lab

Research Assistant

Research Grant Assistant

Clinical Research Coordinator

Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist - Sign on Bonus!

Research Assistant I, DRCR lab per diem

Laboratory Technician (Contract)

Clinical Neurotechnology Research Assistant

Formulation Research Senior Research Associate (Contract) 22267

Research Assistant I

Research Associate, RNA Science

Research Assistant I Anesthesia

Research Associate

Clinical Research Assistant

Research Assistant I

Research Assistant Women's Health

Research Assistant III - Infectious Disease

Research Assistant I DOM Men's Health

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