Neurobiology Research Lab Summer 2026 COACH College Program

• 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

• Hands-on experience in stem cell biology, organoid culture, and microscopy-based analysis
• Learn how to culture, differentiate, and analyze human pluripotent stem cell-derived tissues that model human skin and sensory systems
• Develop strong organizational and accountability skills
• Strengthened scientific communication abilities
• Developed both technical research skills and professional competencies applicable to graduate-level research
• Develop job-ready skills for the healthcare industry

• Increase knowledge of healthcare career pathways

• Professional development

• Opportunity to present your learnings at the end of the program

• Peer cohort and cohort mentor to support learning and development

• MBTA Link pass for June-August 2026

• 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.

• Internship opportunities: We encourage students to review the posted COACH internship opportunities and to apply to no more than three postings.

• Resume review & interviews: Applications will be reviewed, and screenings and interviews will be scheduled as appropriate. Resumes are required; if you need assistance developing a resume, please engage with your school career center or contact coach@childrens.harvard.edu.

• Offer decision: We will follow up within one week of your interview. Decisions regarding program acceptance will be made in March.

• Onboarding: Those selected for the internship program will complete onboarding by May to ensure a smooth start to the program. This includes:

• Scheduling an appointment during one of our on-site onboarding days

• Obtaining appropriate work permits and documentation, as needed

• Health records

• Proof of Employment Eligibility

• Media release

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

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.