RESEARCH SPECIALIST, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Arthritis Autoimmune Disease Center
Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500998210410
Posted Date
4/13/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 47
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$58,000.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$71,900.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University''s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
We are seeking highly motivated, well-trained individuals interested in bench and translational research in tissue injury and pulmonary fibrosis. The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative, collegial, multidisciplinary research environment using complementary imaging, molecular, and metabolic approaches. The candidate will work with patient cell/tissue samples in conjunction with animal models of lung disease. The candidate will independently perform established laboratory procedures and contribute to the execution and troubleshooting of experimental workflows in support of laboratory goals and grant commitments. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, organizing and managing research data, and working effectively both independently and as part of a team. The candidate will present findings at laboratory meetings and contribute to manuscript preparation.
Please send application materials, including curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Giovanni Ligresti (ligresti@bu.edu)
Required Skills
Bachelor''s degree with 1-3 years of related experience, Master''s preferred.
Established experience in the following areas is desirable: (A) in vivo animal models of disease; (B) animal colony management, breeding, and genotyping; (C) mouse and human cell isolation and culture; (D) cell sorting (FACS); (E) cell/tissue imaging techniques, including fluorescence and confocal microscopy; and (F) advanced biochemical and molecular biology techniques.
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.
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.