Research Technician: Antibiotic Discovery

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Antibiotic Discovery Center in Boston seeks a Research Technician to support natural product-based antibiotic discovery. You will assist in preparing, executing, and analyzing microbiological and biochemical experiments, and help with extraction, purification, and data management.

This is an excellent entry-point for recent graduates in a cutting-edge research environment. The position emphasizes meticulous lab work, independence, collaboration with senior researchers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of microbial culture, molecular biology, or biochemical assays.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative research team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine microbiological and biochemical experiments to support ongoing discovery projects.
• Culture and maintain bacterial strains and prepare media, buffers, and reagents.
• Perform basic assays to evaluate compound activity under supervision.
• Support compound extraction, purification, and sample preparation for analysis.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and assist with data organization and entry.
• Contribute to general laboratory maintenance, including supply inventory and equipment upkeep.
• Collaborate closely with senior laboratory members to learn new experimental techniques.

Skills

Laboratory basics

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field

Job description

Northeastern University’s Antibiotic Discovery Center in Boston seeks a Research Technician to support natural product-based antibiotic discovery. You will assist in preparing, executing, and analyzing microbiological and biochemical experiments, and help with extraction, purification, and data management.

This is an excellent entry-point for recent graduates in a cutting-edge research environment. The position emphasizes meticulous lab work, independence, collaboration with senior researchers,