Research Technician

Tufts University; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University is seeking a Research Technician to assist in cutting-edge neuroscience research focusing on Alzheimer's disease. This role involves laboratory tasks such as cell culturing, maintaining lab equipment, and performing experiments. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and some lab experience, with a preference for advanced techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science and one year of lab experience required.
• Experience in stem cell culture and genome editing is a plus.
• Advanced lab technique skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Culturing human iPSCs and differentiating them into neurons.
• Maintaining mouse colonies and collecting brain samples.
• Performing experiments in biochemistry, microscopy, and molecular biology.

Skills

Laboratory technique skills

Knowledge of basic statistics

Stem cell culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

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Overview

The Department of Neuroscience is a basic science department focusing on cutting-edge research in neurological diseases. Dr. Giuseppina Tesco's lab is supported by federal and private funding to study the molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease.

What You'll Do

Under close supervision of the Principal Investigator, conduct routine experiments following established procedures. The primary responsibilities include:

• Culturing human iPSCs and differentiating them into neurons and glia cells.
• Maintaining mouse colonies, genotyping, and collecting brain samples.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Performing experiments such as biochemistry, microscopy, and molecular biology, and documenting data.

Prior experience in stem cell culture and genome editing is a plus.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in science and at least one year of related laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced laboratory technique skills.
• Knowledge of basic statistics.

Pay Range

Minimum $20.10, Midpoint $23.90, Maximum $27.70. Salary depends on experience and internal equity.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analysis, IT
• Industry: Higher Education

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