Per Diem Lab Assistant-FM Kirby Neurobiology Center

Position Summary

The Sahin, Winden, and Z. He Labs at Boston Children's Hospital are seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support daily laboratory operations. The individual will be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing, and organizing laboratory glassware and reusable supplies to ensure the laboratory maintains a clean, safe, and efficient research environment. This position is essential to supporting the laboratory’s research activities in neuroscience and neurodevelopmental disorders. These labs are part of the Kirby Neurobiology Center and their work focuses on using translational models, either in-vivo or in-vitro, to advance the discovery of therapeutic targets and disease mechanisms for neurological disorders.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, wash, rinse, and dry laboratory glassware, including beakers, flasks, graduated cylinders, bottles, and other reusable laboratory supplies.
• Operate laboratory glassware washers and autoclaves according to established protocols and safety procedures.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment and reusable materials as required.
• Properly organize and return clean glassware and supplies to designated storage areas.
• Monitor glassware inventory and notify laboratory personnel when supplies need replenishment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of designated washing areas, sinks, countertops, and storage spaces.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of laboratory waste in accordance with institutional safety guidelines.
• Follow established laboratory procedures for handling potentially contaminated materials.
• Assist with general laboratory maintenance and other routine tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous experience in a laboratory, hospital, or similar environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage routine tasks efficiently.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively with laboratory personnel.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods and lifting laboratory supplies.

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, employee discounts and discounted commuter benefits at certain locations. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.