Tufts University

Research Technician - Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Boston, Massachusetts

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago

Data AnalysisStatisticsStructural AnalysisClinical Laboratory TechniquesPCRMolecular BiologyCell CultureResearchCommunication

About the role

The faculty in MBM are united by a common interest in the biology of microbes (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites) and the effects of microbes on human and animal hosts.
The microbial pathogens program studies microorganisms that cause infectious diseases, with emphasis on rigorous analysis of these pathogens and the immune responses that restrict them.
Program investigators direct detailed studies of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi and eukaryotic parasites.

In these capacities, the Technician will also record results, analyze data using basic statistics and various software, and maintain a diverse collection of clinical isolates.
In addition, the technician will help maintain laboratory equipment and organize and maintain logbooks and supplies.
Performs techniques such as bacterial culture, bacterial phenotypic assays, interspecies competition assays, PCR, electrophoresis, DNA and RNA purification and others
Records results, maintains accurate records of experiments
Performs basic data analysis, interpretation and summarization, and communications findings to PI
Maintains laboratory equipment and orders/keeps inventory of supplies

Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures
Minimum $20.90, Midpoint $24.90, Maximum $28.90
generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

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