Research Scientist, ECE Administration

Boston University•Boston, MA

3d•$72,000 - $82,700

About The Position

The Research Scientist will utilize and contribute to the development of cloud lab software to execute, track, and document experiments in accordance with established lab workflows. This role involves designing, executing, and troubleshooting complex biological experiments independently, including mammalian tissue culture, DNA cloning, sequencing library preparation, and flow cytometry workflows. The position requires maintaining rigorous records of experimental data, reagent inventory, and equipment logs in compliance with lab and institutional standards, as well as CLIA-compliant records, SOPs, testing logs, QC data, and equipment calibration. The Research Scientist will collaborate with cross-functional, multi-institutional, and industry team members to plan experimental strategy, interpret results, and contribute to publications and grant materials, including producing preliminary data and technical write-ups for grant proposals and progress reports. This position also serves as a technical resource for junior staff and trainees, providing hands-on mentorship and troubleshooting support to build lab-wide capability.

Requirements

Experience with mammalian tissue culture.
Experience with DNA cloning.
Experience with sequencing library preparation.
Experience with flow cytometry workflows.
Ability to maintain rigorous records of experimental data, reagent inventory, and equipment logs.
Knowledge of CLIA-compliant records, SOPs, testing logs, QC data, and equipment calibration.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional, multi-institutional, and industry team members.
Ability to plan experimental strategy and interpret results.
Ability to produce preliminary data and technical write-ups for grant proposals and progress reports.
Mentorship and troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

Contribution to the development of cloud lab software.

Responsibilities

Utilize and contribute to the development of cloud lab software to execute, track, and document experiments.
Design, execute, and troubleshoot complex biological experiments independently.
Perform mammalian tissue culture, DNA cloning, sequencing library preparation, and flow cytometry workflows.
Maintain rigorous records of experimental data, reagent inventory, and equipment logs.
Ensure compliance with lab, institutional, and CLIA standards, including SOPs, testing logs, QC data, and equipment calibration.
Collaborate with cross-functional, multi-institutional, and industry team members.
Plan experimental strategy and interpret results.
Contribute to publications and grant materials, including producing preliminary data and technical write-ups.
Serve as a technical resource for junior staff and trainees.
Provide hands-on mentorship and troubleshooting support.