New

Research Specialist

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
60 Fenwood Road (Show on map)
Sep 04, 2025
We are pioneering research on tissue injury and repair in autoimmunity, with a focus on lupus-related kidneys. Kidney injury significantly impacts morbidity and mortality in patients living with lupus, and our goal is to identify novel therapeutic targets. Using cutting-edge technologies, we study lupus patient samples and disease models to uncover new insights and advance potential treatments. Overview We are seeking a motivated researcher to support experiments investigating innate immune mechanisms driving lupus-associated kidney damage and repair. You will work on innovative in vivo and in vitro studies, validating new cellular and molecular targets within a collaborative team. Education Master's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Skilled in mouse handling, genotyping, and in vivo experiments - Experienced with flow cytometry and immune profiling - Proficient in nucleic acid extraction and library preparation - Must be a problem solver willing to take the initiative and prioritize tasks, thereby ensuring the smooth and efficient conduct of several projects simultaneously. - Ability to perform a variety of highly specialized cell culture and molecular biology procedures. - A high degree of computer literacy in order to use various spreadsheet, database, accounting and word processing programs to assist in administrative, grant proposal preparation, and research reporting activities. - Excellent organizational skills in order to formulate, implement, and monitor a number of interrelated tasks. - Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in handling of sensitive and confidential information. - Ability to work under deadline pressure and prioritize work from several sources. - Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external communications. Physical Requirements The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.