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Research Assistant I

United States, Boston 39644.80 - 57491.20 USD / Year · Job Posted May 26, 2026
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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.\n\nPosition Summary:\nA Full-time Research Assistant is needed to join the lab of Dr. Yingjie Lu to work on vaccine development against bacterial pathogens and understand the mechanism of protection induced by vaccination. This is an excellent opportunity to work at a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, become involved in and learn cutting-edge microbiological and immunological techniques.

Job Responsibility

  • According to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules, performs a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures, utilizing standard laboratory equipment, recording and checking results for completeness and accuracy
  • Maintains records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed
  • Maintains equipment, lab area, and supplies in a neat professional manner
  • Sterilize and clean glassware, and prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures
  • Inventories supplies, alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents
  • Carries out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols
  • Attending courses in safety procedures for handling, storage and disposal of biohazardous materials
  • May be required to handle mice

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in STEM or a related field is required
  • Experience in molecular cloning and protein purification
  • The analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles
  • Strong interest in immunology and vaccinology

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

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