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Boston Children's Hospital · 2 days ago

Neurobiology Research Lab Summer 2026 COACH College Program

Boston

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$17.50/hr - $21.50/hr

Boston Children's Hospital is offering a summer internship program for college students in the Neurobiology Research Lab. Interns will gain hands-on experience in stem cell biology, organoid culture, and microscopy-based analysis while working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

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Responsibilities

Cell culture and maintenance of pluripotent stem cells and differentiating inner ear and skin organoids under sterile conditions

Immunohistochemistry and microscopy, including staining and imaging of organoid sections

Live-cell imaging

Data organization and analysis

Weekly lab meetings, journal clubs, and one-on-one mentorship sessions

Work independently on assigned tasks after appropriate training, demonstrate strong attention to detail, adhere to lab safety protocols, and engage collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team

Attend a 2-day program orientation and onboarding

Participate in virtual and in-person workshops and activities

Qualification

Cell cultureImmunohistochemistryMicroscopyData analysisCellMolecular biologyDependabilityCommunicationAttention to detailTime managementCollaborative mindsetAdaptability

Required

You are an undergraduate college student in good academic standing and will be enrolled in a two-or four-year program for Fall 2026, and you are interested in working in healthcare

Foundational knowledge of cell and molecular biology, including familiarity with sterile technique, pipetting, and solution preparation

Basic understanding of microscopy, genetics, or neuroscience, ideally through coursework or prior lab experience

Comfort with data recording and quantitative analysis

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Dependability and time management

Showing up prepared, meeting agreed-upon timelines, and maintaining consistent experimental records

Collaborative mindset

Adaptability and resilience, with the ability to learn from experimental challenges and apply feedback constructively