Research Technician 2, Anatomy & Neurobiology

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University in Boston, MA is seeking a Research Technician 2 in Anatomy & Neurobiology to support a busy lab, perform cell culture, organoid experiments, and assist in data analysis under the PI.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of experience; the candidate will help with projects, train students, and contribute to manuscripts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 1–3 years' experience.
• Wet laboratory experience including cell culture, imaging, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support lab operations and help PI run the lab.
• Conduct independent research projects under supervision.
• Assist with experiments, data collection, and manuscript preparation.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRISPR-CAS9

Job description

Research Technician 2, Anatomy & Neurobiology

Job Description

Category: Boston University Medical Campus >> Professional

Job Location: Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code: 26500789210831

Posted Date: 9/9/2026

Salary Grade: Grade 44

Expected Hiring Range: $45,000.00 - $47,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

The position is a Research Specialist in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, a basic research and teaching department in the School of Medicine. The PI runs an active, well-funded research lab with undergraduate and graduate students and is involved in different collaborative projects with other members of the Department. We are seeking a full-time research specialist to join our highly collaborative and motivated research team. This Research Specialist will be a lab member that functions as research support (staff) for all members of the lab as well as conducting their own independent research projects and helping the PI with logistics of running the lab. Our goal is to understand the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms mediating brain cell abnormalities in Down Syndrome and its comorbidity with Alzheimer's disease using iPS-derived models. This is a wet laboratory involving cell culture work, experiments with cortical organoids, CRISPR-CAS9, live-cell imaging, molecular biology, confocal imaging and data analysis. To liberate time for working on publications and grant proposals, mentoring students, and teaching, the PI needs substantial technical help for day-to-day operations in the lab. Research Specialist will be reporting directly to the PI.

• Bachelor's and 1-3 year's experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.