Research Assistant I- The Chang Lab

Position Summary/ Department Summary: Research Assistant position in the Chang Lab Division of Immunology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. The Chang Lab conducts basic and translational research investigating tissue-specific mediators of chronic autoimmune diseases and flares, with a focus on synovial resident memory T cells in arthritis and drivers of subclinical uveitis. We combine human and mouse immunology with cutting-edge approaches in transcriptomics, immunology, molecular biology, and gene editing on human patient samples, human tissue organoid models, and mouse models of autoimmune diseases. We are seeking a research assistant to join our team. This position is looking for a preferred two-year time commitment as well as someone who is okay with flexible working hours during weekdays AND weekends as needed. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with consent, collection, and processing of patient samples and medical record review. • Organization and maintenance of patient sample biorepositories. • Lab maintenance, i.e., ordering supplies, general upkeep, etc. • Tissue culture, cellular and molecular immunology assays, microscopy, etc. • Animal husbandry and colony maintenance. Minimum Qualifications Education: A Bachelor Degree in STEM is required with a focus on Biology/Molecular Biology or Immunology. Experience: Past research experience in tissue culture, cellular and molecular immunology, and/or mouse work, preferred but not required. • Excellent communication, organization, time management, and record-keeping skills are a must.

Created: 2026-01-30