Research Assistant II Lab

Research Assistant II Lab

Posting date: March 24, 2026

Reference: 002481SR

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Boston

School/Unit

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Department

Environmental Health

Salary Grade

053

Job Function

Research

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Term Appointment

Yes

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

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Job Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Environmental Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has an opening for Research Assistant II Lab. The Christiani Lab studies the interplay between environmental exposures, genetics, and disease in human populations, in the research area known as molecular epidemiology. The Research Assistant will aid the lab in various projects, particularly in the management of study samples and maintenance of laboratory equipment. The position is an RA-2 (lab), situated in the Christiani Lab

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory procedures following established protocols.
• Data entry and database maintenance, protocol programing
• Cleaning and regular maintenance of lab equipment
• Ordering of lab supplies and maintaining equipment inventory
• Other job duties as required

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of March 31, 2028.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 50 pounds

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in computer programming, Excel, Access, basic data analysis
• Experience working with human samples and DNA/RNA Extraction
• Experience with Excel, Redcap, Operating Autogen and Flexstar robotic machine for processing DNA and RNA extraction; genotyping using Illumina platforms, project management; familiar with Autopure Robotics machine, and programing for Beckman Coulter 4000 and sample normalization
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills

Additional Information

• Appointment End Date: March 31, 2028
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 053. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.