Research Technologist – Daley/Schlaeger Lab
85515BR
Pediatrics-Hematology/Oncology
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Research,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$52228.80-$83564.00 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.
The Daley Lab and Schlaeger Lab are seeking a Research Technologist to support laboratory operations with hands-on research responsibilities. Approximately 50% of the role will focus on laboratory management and administrative functions, including ordering supplies, monitoring laboratory inventory and stock levels, coordinating equipment maintenance, ensuring lab safety and chemical compliance, maintaining laboratory protocols and regulatory documentation (including biosafety/IBC, chemical safety, animal protocols, and human subjects research/IRB), and assisting with grant preparation and submission activities. The remaining 50% of the role will involve actively contributing to ongoing research projects and supporting experimental activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with experimental procedures involving mice, including breeding and genotyping, irradiation and cell transplantation, injection of medications, surgical procedures, as well as routine health monitoring and care.
- Isolate cells and tissues from experimental animals, and prepare these cells for subsequent analysis by flow cytometry, molecular analysis, immunohistochemistry, cell culture or transplantation.
- Culture mammalian cells using sterile techniques.
- Cellular analysis including immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, DNA / RNA isolation, PCR, and other molecular biology techniques.
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to date notebook records regarding all procedures performed and results obtained.
- Operate instruments such as flow cytometer and microscopes.
- Ensure safe laboratory practices and compliance with institutional research guidelines.
- Ordering and stocking of supplies and general lab maintenance
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred.
Experience:
- 4 years of relevant experience OR Master’s and 2 years of relevant experience.
- Willingness to work with animals and animal and human tissues.
- Strong organizational, management and communication skills, and an ability to recognize and prioritize responsibilities.
- Willingness to commit to at least 3-5 years.
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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