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Research Assistant II

Boston Children's Hospital
$49275.20-$78832.00 Annual
dental insurance, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Aug 12, 2026
Position Summary The RA II will support ongoing projects spanning rodent models of early-life adversity and environmental enrichment, single-nucleus multiomic profiling (snRNA-seq and snATAC-seq), and spatial transcriptomic validation. Day-to-day responsibilities include animal colony management and behavioral testing, microdissection and tissue processing, nuclei isolation and sequencing library preparation, RNAscope/immunohistochemistry and confocal imaging, and careful record-keeping across experimental metadata. There is also an opportunity to leverage computational analysis of sequencing data generated from this work in Python and R. Key Responsibilities RA I plus; Troubleshoots procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor. May suggest alternative routine procedures to crosscheck own findings. Performs techniques typically required for the laboratory/study. RA I plus. Assists with planning specific research procedures, coordinating schedules of experiments and procedures. Develops and troubleshoots new techniques specific to the lab. RA I plus. Maintains accurate records of results and methodologies into a log of work performed. Compiles and helps analyze data, preparing charts, graphs, and results of studies. RA I plus. Demonstrates basic laboratory techniques to laboratory assistants and technicians, research fellows, residents and students. Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations. Minimum Qualifications Education: A bachelor's degree in a science field Experience: At least one year of relevant research experience 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.