Research Technician, Neuroscience

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy in Boston seeks a lab assistant to support neuroscience research. Under supervision, you will culture human iPSCs, differentiate them into neurons and glia, and assist with genome editing procedures.

You will also maintain mouse colonies, collect brain samples, and manage lab inventory while documenting data. Relevant stem cell experience is a plus; bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science is required.
• At least one year of related laboratory experience is required.
• Experience with stem cell culture and genome editing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Culture human iPSCs and differentiate them into neurons and glia.
• Maintain mouse colony, genotyping and brain sample collection.
• Maintain lab equipment and inventory of supplies.
• Perform biochemistry, microscopy and molecular biology experiments and document data.
• Occasional overtime and work in BSL2 safety cabinets with PPE.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data recording

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

At least one year of related laboratory experience

Job description

Overview

The Department of Neuroscience is a basic science department that focuses on cutting-edge research in the areas of neurological disease. Dr. Giuseppina Tesco is supported by funding from the federal government and private foundations to study the molecular mechanism of Alzheimer's disease.

What You'll Do

Under close supervision of Principal Investigator, conducts a variety of routine experiments following established procedures and protocols. There are two primary functions of this position: 1) Culturing human iPSCs and differentiating them in neurons and glia cells, 2) Characterization of cultures with biochemistry, microscopy and molecular biology (Protein extraction Western blotting, ELISA, immunostaining and microscopy, RNA and DNA extraction, PCR and qPCR, genome editing). Having prior experiences in stem cell culture and genome editing is a plus. Maintaining mouse colony.

• Culturing human iPSCs and differentiating them in neurons and glia cells
• Maintaining mouse colony, genotyping and collection of brain samples.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and orders/keeps inventory of supplies.
• Perform experiments (e.e biochemistry, microscopy and molecular biology ), and documenting data under researcher guidance.
• Occasional need to work beyond regular work hours, holidays, or weekends as experiments demand. Work with protective attire and in BSL2 safety cabinets for animal infections and multi-drug-resistant bacteria is required.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Requirements: Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Bachelor's degree in science
• At least one year of related laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge and experience with laboratory techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of basic statistics

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.