Research Assistant I - Schlaeger Lab

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health, vision and dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

License/Certification reimbursement

Cell phone discounts

T-passes discount

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA seeks a motivated, detail‑oriented laboratory associate to join the Schlaeger Lab, focusing on human stem cell biology and hiPSC work. The role requires quick learning, collaboration, and careful data handling across diverse techniques.

The candidate will maintain protocols, manage supplies, mentor staff, and present findings at lab meetings; a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences or related field is required, with a Master’s preferred, and a two‑year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a closely related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Extensive hands-on undergraduate research lab experience highly preferred.
• Willingness to work with animals and human tissues.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in following multi-step protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team in a goal-focused environment.
• Commitment to a two-year duration in this role.

Responsibilities

• Produce/maintain/expand/bank/QC hiPSCs (including transduction, genome editing)
• Perform cellular experiment and analyses using techniques such as in vitro differentiation, in vivo assays, immunostaining, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, and other molecular biology methods
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments including flow cytometers, automated fluorescence microscopes, plate washers, plate readers, and liquid handling robotics.
• Manage inventory by monitoring, ordering, and organizing supplies.
• Prepare media and stock solutions for experiments.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and federal guidelines regarding health, safety, and animal use regulations.
• Develop research figures and protocols.
• Mentor and instruct laboratory techniques.
• Present research findings during lab meetings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Fast learner

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's in Biological Sciences

Bachelor's in Biochemistry

Tools

Flow cytometer

Automated fluorescence microscope

Plate reader

Plate washer

PCR machine

Job description

Position Summary

The Schlaeger Lab is seeking a highly motivated, intelligent, and detail-oriented individual to join our human stem cell biology laboratory. We are looking for a candidate who is a quick learner, capable of acquiring new skills efficiently, and thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce/maintain/expand/bank/QC hiPSCs (including transduction, genome editing)
• Perform cellular experiment and analyses using techniques such as in vitro differentiation, in vivo assays, immunostaining, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, and other molecular biology methods
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments including flow cytometers, automated fluorescence microscopes, plate washers, plate readers, and liquid handling robotics.
• Manage inventory by monitoring, ordering, and organizing supplies.
• Prepare media and stock solutions for experiments.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and federal guidelines regarding health, safety, and animal use regulations.
• Develop research figures and protocols.
• Mentor and instruct laboratory techniques.
• Present research findings during lab meetings.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a closely related field required; Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Extensive hands-on undergraduate research lab experience highly preferred.
• Willingness to work with animals and human tissues.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in following multi-step protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team in a goal-focused environment.
• Commitment to a two-year duration in this role.

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, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.