Research Assistant II

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

RA I plus; Troubleshoots procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor. May suggest alternative routine procedures to crosscheck own findings. Performs techniques typically required for the laboratory/study. RA I plus. Assists with planning specific research procedures, coordinating schedules of experiments and procedures. Develops and troubleshoots new techniques specific to the lab. RA I plus. Maintains accurate records of results and methodologies into a log of work performed. Compiles and helps analyze data, preparing charts, graphs, and results of studies. RA I plus. Demonstrates basic laboratory techniques to laboratory assistants and technicians, research fellows, residents and students. Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations.

At Boston Children's Hospital, we strive to develop new treatments for pediatric disease. We are seeking a highly motivated and independent individual as a research assistant to join our basic and translational research group in the Department of Cardiology at Boston Children's Hospital. The research assistant will be a member of a team that is developing novel therapies for inherited heart disease.

The Pu lab is a multi-disciplinary lab that studies heart development and disease using advanced molecular and cellular approaches in animal models and human stem cells. Lab members are exposed to a diverse array of techniques and research ranging from fundamental, mechanistic studies of gene regulation to translational development of novel therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Culturing stem cells and differentiating them into cardiomyocytes and other cell types.
• Reprogramming cells to pluripotency.
• Genome editing of stem cells.
• Studies using stem cells to model heart disease.
• Maintaining excellent records of results and methodologies as well assisting in compiling and analyzing data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, toxicology, pharmacology or a related field. A Master’s degree is desired but not required.
• At least 12 months of hands‑on laboratory experience.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture is required.
• Intermediate laboratory skills including cell culture, molecular biology, microscopy, and use of basic analytical equipment are required.
• Excellent inter‑personal skills and the desire to learn new skills are a must.
• Excellent record‑keeping is a must.
• Opportunities for advancement and clinical observation will be available.

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.