Research Technologist- van Haren Lab

Position Summary

The Van Haren Laboratory in the Precision Vaccines Program is looking for a Research Technologist with expertise in Cell biology and Immunology. The technologist will be part of a team of scientists dedicated to the development of human in vitro models for the preclinical evaluation of candidate vaccines against various infectious diseases. Core activities will include learning our proprietary lab protocols, helping further develop these, and teaching them to other lab members.

The ideal candidate will have skills and interests relevant to human primary cell culture and stimulation with candidate vaccine formulations. In addition, experience in project management of grant- or contract-research is encouraged. The candidate should also embody the Hospital's core values in all interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine and highly specialized or unique laboratory experiments for specific research projects, using sophisticated and intricate research equipment and techniques. Performs and devises specialized experiments and research procedures, troubleshooting problems with own and other researchers' results.
• Provides input to the overall research design to suggest techniques, maximize samples or refine data by the use of specialized techniques.
• Evaluates research data and initiates alternative approaches to improve quality of the results.
• Calculates, graphs and compiles data obtained, maintaining records and logs of work performed; perform statistical analyses.
• Undertakes quality assurance of research techniques.
• Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs repair of maintenance equipment.
• Evaluates and recommends new equipment and supplies needed for specialized procedures.
• Assists other lab personnel with the use of specialized equipment and techniques within the lab.
• Trains and provides guidance to technicians, residents and researchers in specialized procedures, use of equipment and theoretical bases of unique tests.
• Monitors the sterilization of glassware, media and reagent making and other laboratory processes.
• Prepares articles and papers on specialized techniques.
• Stays abreast in safety procedures, storage and disposal of bio hazardous, infectious, corrosive, radioactive and toxic substance, regulations in the lab to adhere to new Hospital and federal mandates.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience OR Master's and 2 years of experience
• Analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in depth, experienced based knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including assigning and distributing work, coaching, training and enforcing policies.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.

About Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.