Research Assistant I- Translational Research Lab Job at Boston Children's Hospital (Boston)

Research Assistant I- Translational Research Lab

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospi...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

39644.80 - 57491.20 USD / Year

Boston Children's Hospital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required
Master’s degree in chemistry, Materials or Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or closely related field is preferred
Prior research experience in a wet lab including materials synthesis, formulation, and fabrication is preferred
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
The ability to accurately carry out protocols with an emphasis on attention to details, and good record keeping
Open-mindedness, good communicational, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Willingness and curiosity to learn new skills and unfamiliar techniques

Job Responsibility

Perform material synthesis, fabrication and Characterizations
Performing material testing by conducting in vitro assays
Document and analyze experimental results
Troubleshoot experimental procedures
Lab upkeeping responsibility, including maintaining inventories and purchasing supplies, attending monthly lab support and safety meetings

What we offer

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
discounted rates on T-passes

Fulltime

Research Program Manager

At Furhat Robotics we believe robots, done right, can have an incredible impact ...

Location

Sweden , Stockholm

Salary:

Not provided

Furhat Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in robotics, AI, cognitive science, computer science, or related fields
3+ years of experience in research project coordination, preferably within EU-funded programs (can be during doing your PhD)
Prior experience in academia or at a research-intensive company/startup
Experience with grant proposal preparation and academic consortium management
Experience setting up and supervising successful Master's student theses
Strong organizational and communication skills
Excellent English (written and spoken)
Interest in human-robot interaction, AI, and social technologies

Job Responsibility

Manage active EU-funded projects (e.g. Horizon Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, etc)
Coordinate reporting, deliverables, and partner communication
Oversee project budgets, timelines, and compliance with funding rules
Represent Furhat in consortium meetings and reviews
Prepare and submit project reports, financial summaries, and audits
Supervise or co-supervise staff (PhD and Masters students)
Develop and maintain relationships with academic labs and scientific institutions using Furhat
Track and report research publications, thesis projects, and new use cases involving Furhat robots
Identify and support promising research groups with technical and community assistance
Supervise and coordinate MSc thesis students and research interns hosted at Furhat

User Researcher

You will join the Human Centered Design (HCD) team within Windows and Devices at...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

100600.00 - 199000.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 1+ year(s) User Experience Research experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 2+ years User Experience Research experience
OR equivalent experience
Experience supporting research on hardware, devices, or complex end-to-end experiences
Exposure to Human Factors or ergonomics methods
Experience using AI-assisted tools for research tasks (e.g., transcription, coding, synthesis, insight summarization)
Basic familiarity with data analysis tools such as R, Python, or similar
Effective storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to explain research findings clearly to non-research audiences

Job Responsibility

Support mixed-methods research studies, including interviews, usability testing, surveys, diary studies, and evaluative research across devices and experiences
Assist with in-lab and in-field research, including preparation of study materials, session support, data capture, and participant coordination
Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data, identifying patterns and translating findings into clear, actionable insights
Communicate research outcomes through presentations, reports, short videos, and internal readouts for cross-functional partners
Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, engineers, and human factors partners to ensure research insights inform product decisions
Apply ethical research practices, including participant privacy, consent, accessibility, and inclusive research considerations
Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate research workflows such as study planning, transcription, note synthesis, tagging, analysis, and insight generation under guidance from senior researchers

Fulltime

Hygiene & Sustainability Manager

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective o...

Location

Seychelles , Mahé Island

Salary:

Not provided

Four Seasons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
Very advanced courses or experience in hygiene and food safety administration side of the catering production
Six years’ experience as Food Safety Officer and /or HACCP administrator covering all aspects of control
Must possess a high level of responsibility, and high-quality standards, and be totally unbiased in regards to monitoring and verification protocols
Very strong leader, communicator and trainer
Must be able to report to Administration and General Executives in a clear can concise unbiased manner
While this career path is open to anyone with the right experience, skills and passion for sustainability - a bachelor’s degree in business, environmental sciences, environmental management, engineering or sustainability
Experience in sustainability or environmental science is a must
Candidates with experience in business management must express a proven interest in sustainability or environmental science

Job Responsibility

General Verification Aspects
The ability to ensure through constant feedback the correct handling and preparation of food items according to validated HACCP studied limits
The ability to update HACCP plan and redirect process flow diagrams as necessary for the hotel catering operations
The ability to assess operation daily in regards to the ongoing integrity of foundational pre-requisite programs
The ability to treat employees at every level of responsibilities fairly and consistently to achieve high morale
The ability to daily routinely collect samples from all main production areas for separate storage
The ability to collect samples as part of verification protocol such that they may be sent to certified testing lab for micro-testing on a routine basis
The ability to perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff
Design and follow a Food Safety activities calendar for the property
Design, initiate and implement Safe Food Systems such as HACCP

Fulltime

Research Assistant I

This position supports multiple research endeavors within the Yu Lab projects ra...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

39644.80 - 57491.20 USD / Year

Boston Children's Hospital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, health sciences, genomics or related fields
6+ months of prior experience working in a research laboratory highly preferred
Research experience as a technician or conducting independent research project preferred
Strong problem-solving abilities
Highly collaborative, adaptive, self-motivated, reliable and organized
Analytical skills to gather and interpret data
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Able to learn complex tasks with general instruction
Experience with tissue culture or animal handling (mice/vertebrates) a plus

Job Responsibility

Assists in basic science and translational research projects under supervision
Performing laboratory experiments, collection and accurate recording of procedures and results, ordering reagents, participation in joint upkeep of the lab
Performing genomic analyses to evaluate genetic variants, helps assess potential amenability for research-based treatment, designs appropriate primer and small molecules
Performing molecular biology experiments such as DNA/RNA/protein extractions, cell culture, PCR/qPCR, western blotting, IHC
Maintaining required equipment, lab organization and other support duties
Participates in training of newly hired research study assistants
Participation in weekly and monthly team meetings, providing progress updates
Performs other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned

What we offer

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
Discounted rates on T-passes

Fulltime

Research & Sports Science Lab Assistant

As a Research & Sport Science Lab Assistant at PUMA, you will support the design...

Location

United States of America , Somerville

Salary:

36.00 USD / Hour

Puma Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS or MS in Kinesiology, Engineering, Biomechanics, or a related field
Strong knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, experimental design, and statistical analysis
Proven experience working with human subjects
Strong technical skills with biomechanical & physiological equipment (3D motion capture, force plates, IMUs, pressure insoles, indirect calorimetry)
Experience with data processing using Visual3D and Matlab/Python
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A passion for footwear and human performance

Job Responsibility

Assist in the PUMA NITRO™ Lab collecting and processing human subject data focused on performance
Leverage scientific expertise to develop and implement protocols that deliver actionable performance insights
Recruit and schedule participants for lab testing
Analyze biomechanical data and prepare scientific reports based on findings
Support in translation and communication of results to key stakeholders

What we offer

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Human subject research specialist ii

The Human Subject Research Specialist II will work across teams to 1) coordinate...

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

24.91 - 34.87 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in human subject coordination
Familiarity and comfort with Excel, ACESS, REDCap, and other databases
Transportation of biological samples to URMC labs
Community-facing experience, including communication with community stakeholders
Prior experience or comfort translating scientific concepts to general audiences
Prior experience with research studies conducting MRI and Phlebotomy assessments
Applicants must be trained, or willing to be trained to perform phlebotomy and assist with MRI scans
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially with regard to interfacing with participants, individuals seeking services, community partners, and medical professionals
Prior training or interest in data management and/or statistics
Clean background check, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Job Responsibility

Coordinate a multi-tier perinatal health intervention program
Work on research studies at Mt. Hope Family Center to collect physiological and biological research data
Conduct research with families from diverse backgrounds
May include community-facing efforts
Occasional evenings and weekends required to accommodate participant’s schedules
Assists in implementing a universal perinatal prevention program
Conducts visit to ensure research participant adherence with protocol requirements, completes MRI and phlebotomy research assessments
Assists with documenting adverse events and reports to senior study staff, PI, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and/or any other required recipients or entities
Ensures all data are collected and secured within approved parameters and procedures
Includes providing transportation for subjects to attend research visits

Fulltime

Researcher

The Staff Associate I for the Department of Surgery will work in the lab of Dr. ...

Location

United States

Salary:

64350.00 USD / Year

jobRxiv

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors degree in specific research field and 4 years’ experience preferred

Job Responsibility

Collection of surgical specimens from the operation room
Perform basic and translational research experiments in the area of cardiovascular physiology and material science
Prepare clinical samples (including blood and tissue specimens for histological analysis)
Facilitate benchtop research and manage clinical information pertaining to research specimens
Establishing and verifying novel lab protocols
Installing and testing new laboratory equipment
Compile and present results in a brief and efficient approach
Assist with the preparation of manuscripts and presentations
Communicate amongst both researchers and clinicians
Support other functions as assigned

Fulltime

Research Assistant I- Translational Research Lab

Boston Children's Hospital

Location:
United States , Boston

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

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