Research Technician - Biology

Tufts University; Medford (MA); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tufts University’s Allen Discovery Center in Medford, MA seeks a versatile research technician to support molecular biology and cell culture work, including plasmid DNA preparation, cloning, transfection, RNA prep for RNA-seq, RT-qPCR, and routine cell culture maintenance.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and strong communication. This limited-term position ends November 15, 2027, with pay range $20.90–$28.90 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of molecular biology or cell culture experience in a lab.
• Familiarity with statistics, image analysis software, and GraphPad Prism is a plus.
• Experience with 3D tissue culture preferred but not required.
• Organized, with strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsabilités

• Conduct routine and specialized experiments as outlined in the job summary.
• Record results and assist with data analysis using statistical software.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and manage supplies.

Connaissances

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in biochemistry/biology/biomedical engineering

Outils

GraphPad Prism

Image analysis software

Description du poste

Overview

The Allen Discovery Center (see http://allencenter.tufts.edu/) is dedicated to the advancement of basic biology and biomedicine, and to using an integrated approach to control biological structure and function. Through a combination of molecular genetics, biophysics, and computational approaches, researchers at the Center work toward a multi-level control of patterning. Novel technology is being developed to modulate the bioelectric communication that enables cells to coordinate their activities toward specific anatomical and functional outcomes. This new type of epigenetic control has significant implications for developmental biology, evolution, unconventional computation, and synthetic bioengineering. Applications in progress include the repair of birth defects, regenerative medicine, cancer reprogramming, and synthetic biology.

Overview

The Allen Discovery Center (see http://allencenter.tufts.edu/) is dedicated to the advancement of basic biology and biomedicine, and to using an integrated approach to control biological structure and function. Through a combination of molecular genetics, biophysics, and computational approaches, researchers at the Center work toward a multi-level control of patterning. Novel technology is being developed to modulate the bioelectric communication that enables cells to coordinate their activities toward specific anatomical and functional outcomes. This new type of epigenetic control has significant implications for developmental biology, evolution, unconventional computation, and synthetic bioengineering. Applications in progress include the repair of birth defects, regenerative medicine, cancer reprogramming, and synthetic biology.

What You'll Do

This is a limited term position, ending November 15, 2027.

We are seeking a versatile, experienced, and highly motivated research technician, who will report to a senior scientist working at our Center. This individual will assist this researcher with a broad range of molecular biology and cell culture techniques, including plasmid DNA preparation, cloning, transfection, isolation and preparation of RNA for RNA-seq, RT-PCR/qPCR, cell culture plating techniques and maintenance (such as making stock solutions, media changes and culture splitting), and multiplex cell imaging under a microscope. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, experienced in producing reproducible high-quality data, able to manage multiple concurrent tasks, and be an excellent verbal and written communicator.

• Conduct routine and specialized experiments:
  • Follow appropriate protocols/procedures to achieve results
  • Suggest ideas for protocol development as needs arise
  • Perform various biological techniques, as described in the job summary
• Record results and assist with data analysis:
  • Keep accurate records of experiments and results
  • Perform limited data interpretation/summarization
  • Utilize statistical software for data analysis
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies:
  • Keep inventory and purchase supplies when necessary
  • Prepare/stock solutions and other media

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Bachelor's Degree in biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of molecular biology or cell culture experience in an academic or industrial laboratory
• Familiarity with basic statistics, image analysis software, and GraphPad Prism a plus.
• Experience with 3D tissue culture is preferred, but not required.
• This individual must be an extremely organized person, with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task, be able to work independently, and possess a strong drive toward excellence in state-of-the-art research.

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.