Research Assistant I

• Animal work: Induction of endometriosis, measurement of pain, and evaluation of candidate therapeutics in mice.
• Tailing, breeding, and genotyping of knock-out mice.
• Molecular Biology: Western blot, protein electrophoresis and staining, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, DNA isolation, qPCR, and similar techniques.
• Cell culture: Isolation and culture of primary and immortalized cell types.
• Lab Management: Supply inventory and ordering, lab organization

• Education: BS or BA in biology, molecular biology, cell biology, chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  • Laboratory experience in several of the above techniques is required, with experience outside of laboratory classwork (i.e., in a working laboratory) preferred.
  • Strong written and spoken English skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.
  • Flexibility, motivation, and ability to work independently.
  • Willingness and ability to take on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A minimum commitment of two years is required.

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.