Research Assistant I - Yingjie Lu lab

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Posting Category

Research

Job Posting Description

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
A 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Attending courses in safety procedures for handling, storage and disposal of biohazardous materials. Carrying out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols.
• May be required to handle mice.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or a related field is required.

Experience:

• Experience in molecular cloning and protein purification is required.
• Strong interest in immunology and vaccinology is required.

 Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including 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.

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only