Tufts University

Research Technician Diet, Brain and Sensory Systems

Boston, Massachusetts

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago

StatisticsClinical Laboratory TechniquesPCRCell CultureResearchAnimal Studies

About the role

The mission of the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (HNRCA) is to promote healthy aging through nutrition science to empower people seeking to enjoy long, active, and independent lives.
HNRCA investigators examine how nutrition and physical activity play a role in the prevention of the major chronic degenerative conditions and diseases associated with aging.
and (2) identify their mechanisms and processes using in vivo and in vitro models of age-related brain and visual aging that focus on changes in cognition, inflammation, neurogenesis, neuronal connectivity, and microbiome.

Will also record test results, analyze data using basic statistics, maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
Records results and maintains accurate records of experiments
Performs limited data interpretation and assists with basic statistics and analysis
Maintains laboratory equipment and orders/keeps inventory of supplies
Monitors animal colonies and performs husbandry, collects samples, organizes custom feeding of mice, delivers microbiota, performs ocular imaging and electroretinography, and maintains census records

Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry or related field
Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques (pH meter, spectrophotometers, balance, PCR), sterile cell culture facility, and essential standard 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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