Research Assistant I- Henderson Lab Immunology
83655BR
Pediatrics-Allergy and Immunology
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Research,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$39644.80-$57491.20 Annual
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
A Research Assistant position is available in the Division of Immunology of the Children’s Hospital. This position is ideal for candidates interested in translational immunology research. A two-year commitment is preferred for this role.
The research assistant will spend his/her/their time assisting Dr. Lauren Henderson in her translational research studies. Dr. Henderson’s research focuses on the role of T cells in pediatric rheumatologic conditions such as juvenile arthritis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Isolating mononuclear cells from peripheral blood and synovial fluid (joint fluid)
- Cryopreserving biosamples
- Maintaining cell cultures
- Extracting DNA/RNA
- Processing samples for flow cytometry and mass cytometry (CyTOF),
- Running PCRs
- Conducting T cell functional assays
- Maintaining biosample databases.
- There will be opportunities to participate in data analysis (flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, high throughput sequencing of the T cell receptor repertoire).
- The research assistant will also meet with patients and families to obtain consent for research studies.
- The research assistant will be consider part of the research team and will have opportunities to present at lab meeting, develop abstracts, participate in manuscript preparation, and attend educational lectures/seminars in immunology and pediatric rheumatology.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- A Bachelor’s degree in STEM with a focus in biology, molecular biology, life sciences, or medical technology is required.
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should be proactive, organized, and have excellent time management skills.
- He/She/They should feel comfortable interacting with pediatric patients and other research team members.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques is a plus.
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.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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