Staff Scientist – Flynn Lab
85258BR
Pediatrics-Hematology/Oncology
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Research,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$83241.60-$133192.80 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 Flynn Lab investigates fundamental questions at the intersection of RNA biology and glycobiology. We are hiring for a Staff Scientist position which is intended to be a long-term project-focused position with some effort on operating laboratory features. Specifically, we are looking for someone with experience in the RNA, molecular, and cell biology fields who will be expected to manage long term scientific projects in the lab that could span topics including how glycoRNAs are made, what their functional roles are, and more generally topics concerning cell surface biology and biochemistry. This will occur through direct communication and mentoring with the PI. Outside of the scientific efforts, this individual will work with the PI to maintain lab organization and operations which is expected to take ~20% of the individuals time (per week).
Key Responsibilities
- Working with the PI to design and perform wet-lab experiments
- Working with the PI to analyze the above experiments
- Working with the PI to organize the lab orders and stocks of reagents
- Working with the PI to organize lab events (e.g. lab meetings)
- Working with the PI to organize cross-project responsibilities (meeting times, shipping items, etc.)
- Working with the PI to train new lab members in web-lab skills know by the Staff Scientist
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s Degree
Experience:
- At least 7 years of relevant research of experience.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture, molecular biology assays and chemical biology skills
- Prior use of FACS machines and microscopes would be ideal
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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