Cardiac Stem Cell Research Assistant — Genome Editing

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Student loan subsidies

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our Department of Cardiology. The ideal candidate will assist in developing novel therapies for inherited heart disease, focusing on stem cell research and innovative laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities include cell culturing and genome editing, with an emphasis on accurate record-keeping and data analysis. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 months of lab experience are required. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for the collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of hands-on laboratory experience.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture is required.
• Intermediate lab skills including cell culture and molecular biology are required.
• Excellent record-keeping is a must.
• Desire to learn new skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Culturing stem cells and differentiating them into cardiomyocytes.
• Reprogramming cells to pluripotency.
• Genome editing of stem cells.
• Using stem cells to model heart disease.
• Maintaining accurate records of results and methodologies.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology

Microscopy

Analytical equipment usage

Inter-personal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Master's degree (desired)

Job description

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our Department of Cardiology. The ideal candidate will assist in developing novel therapies for inherited heart disease, focusing on stem cell research and innovative laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities include cell culturing and genome editing, with an emphasis on accurate record-keeping and data analysis. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 months of lab experience are required. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for the collaborative environment.