Location: Boston, MA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**March 24, 2026** **002481SR** Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. **Why join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health?** The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through cutting-edge research, education, and global collaboration. Our school is a special place to work because of its vibrant, mission-driven community, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to addressing some of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation, continuous learning, and work-life balance are valued. Learn more about the School’s **mission, objectives, and core values**, **our Principles of Citizenship**, and about the **Dean’s AAA vision** about our school’s ongoing strategic initiatives. Job Description **Job Summary:** The Department of Environmental Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has an opening for Research Assistant II Lab. The Christiani Lab studies the interplay between environmental exposures, genetics, and disease in human populations, in the research area known as molecular epidemiology. The Research Assistant will aid the lab in various projects, particularly in the management of study samples and maintenance of laboratory equipment. The position is an RA-2 (lab), situated in the Christiani Lab **Job-Specific Responsibilities:** Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Perform laboratory procedures following established protocols. - Data entry and database maintenance, protocol programing - Cleaning and regular maintenance of lab equipment - Ordering of lab supplies and maintaining equipme