Research Assistant I - Fagiolini Lab

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. Position Summary: The main focus of the Michela Fagiolini Laboratory is to understand the mechanisms that underlie the development and plasticity of cortical circuits in health and neurodevelopmental disorders. We work in close collaboration with the Centers of Excellence for Rett Syndrome and CDKL5 Disorder. We use a combination of histological, in vivo electrophysiological, imaging and behavioral techniques. The primary responsibilities will be maintaining and genotyping our mouse colony in addition to some laboratory management and ordering and stocking laboratory supplies. In addition, the RA will actively participate in ongoing research projects. Candidates should be highly motivated, organized, detail oriented and have analytical skills and excellent interpersonal skills. A solid academic background in neurobiology, biology, coding, math, and physics is preferable. Experience working with rodents is preferable and applicants must be comfortable with rodent handling and procedures.