RESEARCH TECHNICIAN College of Arts Sciences Biology

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a laboratory assistant to support research involving beetle populations. Responsibilities include data collection, maintaining beetle colonies, and assisting with laboratory inventory. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have relevant experience. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to important biological research in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collect data in the field and lab, including beetle samples.
• Maintain beetle colonies and accurate inventory.
• Assistance with database maintenance and laboratory upkeep.

Skills

Data collection

Laboratory maintenance

RNA isolation

gDNA extractions

Inventory management

Learning new techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect data in the field and lab – including beetle samples from local populations.
• Maintain beetle colonies, including rearing, feeding, cleaning housing. Maintain an accurate inventory of new egg clutches, larval emergence, and adults from various populations. Much of this work will be carried out together with members of Dr. Strickland's laboratory in the Department of Biology at Boston University
• RNA isolation and gDNA extractions
• Assistance with maintenance of database/inventory of insect colonies, specialized laboratory materials, supplies and records
• Contribute to laboratory maintenance along with other lab members
• Adherence to laboratory safety, biohazard and other guidelines
• Ability to learn new experimental techniques and assays.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

Required Experience

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _