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RESEARCH SPECIALIST I, School of Medicine, Microbiology

Position Number: 6523894
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Medicine - Medical Researcher

RESEARCH SPECIALIST I, School of Medicine, Microbiology

Job Description
RESEARCH SPECIALIST I, School of Medicine, Microbiology

Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
25500931550828
Posted Date
8/29/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 45
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

This position will contribute to investigations into immune responses following vaccination and infection. It will involve contributions to experimental planning and design, requiring a background to support those responsibilities. The Research Specialist will support experimental work involving molecular biology and immunology techniques, with a focus on specialized skillsets including rapid antibody discovery and screening, virus neutralization assays, and antibody production and purification. The Research Specialist will carry out experiments under the direction of the principal investigator and in collaboration with team members, with regular supervision and check-ins to ensure adherence to protocols and scientific rigor. The position is well-suited to someone seeking to apply specialized skills while continuing to grow professionally within a collaborative research environment. The ideal candidate will have laboratory experience beyond coursework, strong attention to detail, and the ability to carry out established protocols reliably. They will be expected to contribute to experimental planning, present results in lab meetings, and support manuscript preparation with guidance.

Required Skills

Bachelor's and 1-3 years' experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 45

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