Research Assistant II

Research Assistant II | Boston Childrens Hospital

Position Summary

The RA II will support ongoing projects spanning rodent models of early-life adversity and environmental enrichment, single-nucleus multiomic profiling (snRNA-seq and snATAC-seq), and spatial transcriptomic validation. Day-to-day responsibilities include animal colony management and behavioral testing, microdissection and tissue processing, nuclei isolation and sequencing library preparation, RNAscope/immunohistochemistry and confocal imaging, and careful record-keeping across experimental metadata. There is also an opportunity to leverage computational analysis of sequencing data generated from this work in Python and R.

Key Responsibilities

• RA I plus;
  Troubleshoots procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor. May suggest alternative routine procedures to crosscheck own findings. Performs techniques typically required for the laboratory/study.
• RA I plus. Assists with planning specific research procedures, coordinating schedules of experiments and procedures. Develops and troubleshoots new techniques specific to the lab.
• RA I plus. Maintains accurate records of results and methodologies into a log of work performed. Compiles and helps analyze data, preparing charts, graphs, and results of studies.
• RA I plus. Demonstrates basic laboratory techniques to laboratory assistants and technicians, research fellows, residents and students. Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  
  A bachelor's degree in a science field
• Experience:
  
  At least one year of relevant research experience

Status

Regular

Standard Hours per Week

40

Pay Range

$49275.20-$78832.00 Annual

Office/Site Location

Boston

Job Posting Category

Research

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only