Laboratory Research Technician (Entry Level)

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy in Boston seeks a laboratory assistant to conduct routine experiments under close supervision, following established protocols and procedures. You will help with culture, assays, data collection and basic analysis.

Responsibilities include tissue culture, PCR, immunohistochemistry, electrophoresis, protein purification, reagent prep, record-keeping, and maintaining equipment and animal census records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science related field.
• Up to one year of laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques when possible.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine experiments following established protocols.
• Perform tissue culture, PCR, immunohistochemistry, electrophoresis, and protein purification.
• Record results and maintain accurate lab records.
• Assist with basic statistics and data interpretation.
• Maintain lab equipment and inventory of supplies.
• Prepare stock solutions, reagents and media.
• Monitor animal colonies and collect samples for census records.

Skills

Basic laboratory techniques

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in science (related field)

Job description

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy in Boston seeks a laboratory assistant to conduct routine experiments under close supervision, following established protocols and procedures. You will help with culture, assays, data collection and basic analysis.

Responsibilities include tissue culture, PCR, immunohistochemistry, electrophoresis, protein purification, reagent prep, record-keeping, and maintaining equipment and animal census records.