<p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Flynn Lab investigates fundamental questions at the intersection of RNA biology and glycobiology. We are hiring for a Staff Scientist position which is intended to be a long-term project-focused position with some effort on operating laboratory features. Specifically, we are looking for someone with experience in the RNA, molecular, and cell biology fields who will be expected to manage long term scientific projects in the lab that could span topics including how glycoRNAs are made, what their functional roles are, and more generally topics concerning cell surface biology and biochemistry. This will occur through direct communication and mentoring with the PI. Outside of the scientific efforts, this individual will work with the PI to maintain lab organization and operations which is expected to take ~20% of the individuals time (per week).</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Working with the PI to design and perform wet-lab experiments </li><li>Working with the PI to analyze the above experiments </li><li>Working with the PI to organize the lab orders and stocks of reagents </li><li>Working with the PI to organize lab events (e.g. lab meetings) </li><li>Working with the PI to organize cross-project responsibilities (meeting times, shipping items, etc.) </li><li>Working with the PI to train new lab members in web-lab skills know by the Staff Scientist </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>At least 7 years of relevant research of experience. </li><li>Experience with mammalian cell culture, molecular biology assays and chemical biology skills </li><li>Prior use of FACS machines and microscopes would be ideal </li></ul> <p>The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.</p> <p>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.</p>