Job description
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.
A Research Assistant Position is opening in the laboratory of Ye Sun MD, PhD in the Ophthalmology Department at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital. The opening provides an incredible opportunity to work on a translational disease model in the renowned Longwood Medical Area. Supported by a community of talented clinicians and researchers in the world’s largest pediatric research center, this position will help hone research skills, critical and interdisciplinary thinking, and prepare the candidate for a future career in science and medicine.
The research of the Sun Lab focuses on the mechanisms underlying the development of eye disorders, especially in the role of immune regulation in retinal neuronal abnormalities and retinal angiogenesis, and the pathophysiology of eye diseases such as retinopathy of prematurity and age-related macular degeneration. The ultimate goal of this lab is to understand the basic mechanisms behind the disease progression and discover possible targets for novel therapeutic treatments of retinopathy.
The Research Assistant I Position offers the exciting opportunity to learn cutting-edge technologies on the forefront of medical research. The position will involve the use of disease mouse models, Cre/loxP mouse systems, immunohistochemistry, western blotting, qRT-PCR, cloning, AAV preparation, flow cytometry, electroretinogram (ERG), optical coherence tomography (OCT), two-photon microscopy, confocal microscopy, and other imaging techniques. In addition, there will be many opportunities to collaborate with various labs both within Harvard Medical School and surrounding research institutions, to present research at symposiums, and gain valuable clinical exposure to ophthalmology and other related fields of medicine.
Requirements:
- B.S/B.A. or Master’s degree in a biological science related field
- Two-year commitment
- Resume/CV and cover letter
- Competitive applicants will have strong research experiences
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.
Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Research
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Boston
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