Research Assistant II- Endocrinology

Position Summary/ Department Summary: Research Assistant II and Lab Manager for the Laboratory of Joseph Majzoub, MD, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children’s Hospital. Key Responsibilities: Maintain multiple mouse colonies including breeding, genotyping, with accurate records. This is one of the most important roles Maintain records of experimental methodologies and results in a log of work performed (Lab Archives online notebook). Work with PI and independently to design and perform experiments Perform a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures, utilizing standard laboratory equipment, recording and analyzing outcomes for completeness and accuracy. Mouse necropsy and tissue processing Mouse tissue histological analysis using light microscopy, immunofluorescence, RNA in situ hybridization (RNAscope) ELISA, RIA, qRTPCR Cell culture ideal but not required Maintain equipment, lab area and supplies in a neat manner. Process orders for supplies and animals Assist PI to write and amend animal protocols Collaborate with other members of the Majzoub lab and with other laboratories in the Endocrinology department Minimum Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, or related field Experience: At least 1 year experience managing laboratory mouse colonies Preferred experience with PCR, ELISA, RIA, immunocytochemistry, RNAscope Good problem-solving skills and independent work ability Excellent organizational and communication skills

Created: 2026-04-10