Research Tech

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

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.