Posted 5mo ago

Research Technician

@ Tufts University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$21-$28/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Perform techniques, Record results, Maintain equipment
Requirements Summary:Laboratory experience; basic knowledge of lab techniques; excellent record-keeping and data analysis skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:CRISPR-Cas9, PCR, tissue culture, immunohistochemistry, electrophoresis, protein purification, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence
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Overview

The Department of Immunology maintains research programs that focus on translational and basic research in areas relevant to human disease. Our goal is to become a world-class center for the study of inflammation and the targeted development of novel therapeutics for both treatment and prevention of immune-mediated diseases.


What You'll Do

  • Technical help in experiments and data analysis, record keeping, inventory, ordering, and mouse colony oversight.
  • Conducts bench research experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures to achieve results
  • Performs techniques such as tissue culture, PCR, immunohistochemistry, electrophoresis, protein purification, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence, CRISPR-Cas9 editing.
  • 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
  • Prepares stock solutions, reagents and other media
  • If necessary, test the role of malaria proteins as potential vaccine candidates using mouse models.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

  • Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through up to one year laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Bachelor’s degree in science
  • Familiarity with laboratory techniques and procedures, including malaria parasite tissue culture, PCR, and basic understanding of gene editing technology. 

Pay Range

Minimum $20.50, Midpoint $24.40, Maximum $28.30
 


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