Senior Research Technician - Microfluidics & Antibiotics

Northeastern; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Commuting benefits

Zusammenfassung

Northeastern University’s Antibiotic Discovery Center (ADC) is seeking a Senior Research Technician to support development of a microfluidics-based HTS platform, perform assays, and assist in hit validation and compound isolation on campus in Boston.

The successful candidate will contribute to lab operations, training, data management, and reporting, with 2–3 years of hands-on experience in microbiology/biochemistry; familiarity with natural product purification is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• 2–3 years of hands-on research experience in academic or industrial settings.
• Experience in molecular cloning, bacterial culture, and enzymatic assays.
• Experience with natural product extraction and chromatographic purification (LC/LC-MS) preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills in a dynamic team.

Aufgaben

• Develop microfluidics-based HTS platform and perform assays to identify antibacterial targets.
• Execute biochemical and microbiological assays and data analysis for screening.
• Lead high-throughput and focused screening, including assay development and optimization.
• Conduct hit triage, secondary assays, and compound characterization, including natural product isolation.
• Operate and maintain LC, HPLC, plate readers, and microfluidics equipment; manage lab inventory and safety.

Kenntnisse

Molecular cloning

Bacterial culture

Biochemical assays

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Molecular Biology

Tools

LC-MS

HPLC

Plate readers

Microfluidics

Jobbeschreibung

Northeastern University’s Antibiotic Discovery Center (ADC) is seeking a Senior Research Technician to support development of a microfluidics-based HTS platform, perform assays, and assist in hit validation and compound isolation on campus in Boston.

The successful candidate will contribute to lab operations, training, data management, and reporting, with 2–3 years of hands-on experience in microbiology/biochemistry; familiarity with natural product purification is preferred.