Lab Research Technician: Aging & Mouse Studies

Harvard University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to assist in groundbreaking research on aging and associated disorders. The position involves working with mice, performing tissue and molecular analyses, and supporting various experimental procedures aimed at developing age-reversal interventions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to high technical precision.

Qualifications

• At least one year of work experience in a research laboratory with relevant skills.
• Strong interest in animal-based research and comfort working with mice.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new techniques and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mouse colonies including breeding and health monitoring.
• Perform experimental procedures in mice under supervision.
• Accurately record and document experimental procedures and results.

Skills

Molecular/cell biology

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) preferred

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

PCR

Western blotting

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to assist in groundbreaking research on aging and associated disorders. The position involves working with mice, performing tissue and molecular analyses, and supporting various experimental procedures aimed at developing age-reversal interventions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to high technical precision.