Research Tech

Tufts University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University in Boston seeks a Laboratory Assistant to perform routine experiments under supervision. You will assist with tissue culture, PCR, immunohistochemistry, electrophoresis, and protein purification, recording results and maintaining records.

The role involves keeping equipment and supplies stocked, preparing reagents, monitoring animal colonies, and supporting data analysis with basic statistics. A science bachelor's degree with up to one year lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field with up to 1 year lab experience.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures to achieve results
• Performs techniques such as tissue culture, PCR, immunohistochemistry, electrophoresis, protein purification and others
• 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
• Monitors animal colonies and performs husbandry, collects samples and maintains census records

Skills

Familiarity with basic lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in science

Job description

Overview

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What You'll Do

Under close supervision of Principal Investigator, conducts a variety of routine experiments following established procedures and protocols, which may include performing assays, tissue culture, electrophoresis, and other laboratory techniques. May also record test results, analyze data using basic statistics, maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, and monitor animal colonies.

• Conducts routine experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures to achieve results
• Performs techniques such as tissue culture, PCR, immunohistochemistry, electrophoresis, protein purification and others
• 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
• Monitors animal colonies and performs husbandry, collects samples and maintains census records

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements: Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Bachelor's Degree related science
• The following required knowledge and skills as typically acquired by completing a Bachelor's degree in science with up to one year laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures

Pay Range

Minimum $20.90, Midpoint $24.90, Maximum $28.90

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