Tufts University

Research Technician - Biology

Medford, Massachusetts

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago

StatisticsA/B TestingClinical Laboratory TechniquesBioinformaticsMicroscopyMolecular BiologyNGSResearchAnimal StudiesCommunication

About the role

The Blackiston Lab at Tufts University is seeking a versatile, experienced, and highly motivated research technician, who will report to the Principal Investigator and assist with wetlab experiments, automation platforms, and animal husbandry.

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 and maintains census records

Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field of focus
The following required knowledge and skills as typically acquired by completing a Bachelor's degree in science with up to one year laboratory experience
biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline is required, with 1-2 years of molecular biology experience in an academic or industrial laboratory.
Experience with cloning, optogenetics, and/or bulk RNAseq are beneficial but not required.
The ideal candidate must be observant, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple concurrent tasks with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with vertebrate or invertebrate model organisms is valuable, but not required.

1) general cloning and sequencing, 2) optogenetic stimulation of cells, 3) experience with a biological model species, 4) background in bioinformatics and bulk RNAseq analysis.
Minimum $20.90, Midpoint $24.90, Maximum $28.90
generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field of focus: biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline is required, with 1-2 years of molecular biology experience in an academic or industrial laboratory.
Standard background in biological research: making solutions, microscopy, pipetting, electronic laboratory notebooks.
Background work with an in vivo or in vitro biological system (i.e. any living organism).
Comfortable following the instructions of supervising staff and asking clarifying questions when needed
Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures

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

Prepares stock solutions, reagents and other media
Observing animals for signs of illness and / or injury and reporting concerns about animal health and welfare to lab staff and University veterinary staff

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