Senior Research Technician: Metabolism & Aging Biology

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University’s Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging invites applications for a grant-funded laboratory position. The role involves developing and performing techniques for Drosophila work and lab operations under the PI's guidance.

You'll conduct assays, record data, assist with statistics, and help prepare materials for publication, while maintaining lab supplies and databases, with a focus on rigorous data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science (biology, biochemistry, nutrition, etc.)
• 1 year of related laboratory experience
• Advanced lab techniques with Drosophila culture experience
• Familiarity with statistics and coding in R/Python

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments following protocols to achieve results.
• Perform assays and genetic crosses with Drosophila using techniques such as microdissection, fluorescence microscopy, PCR and electrophoresis.
• Record results and maintain accurate datasets and databases.
• Analyze results and assist with data interpretation and publication materials.
• Maintain lab equipment and manage inventory of supplies.

Skills

Lab techniques

Drosophila handling

Statistics

R/Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

PCR

Fluorescence microscopy

Electrophoresis

Job description

Tufts University’s Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging invites applications for a grant-funded laboratory position. The role involves developing and performing techniques for Drosophila work and lab operations under the PI's guidance.

You'll conduct assays, record data, assist with statistics, and help prepare materials for publication, while maintaining lab supplies and databases, with a focus on rigorous data quality.