Senior Research Technician - School of Dental Medicine

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Senior Research Technician to support laboratory operations and research initiatives. The role involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and coordinating projects within the lab. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in science and relevant laboratory experience, with a focus on laboratory techniques and basic statistics.

Qualifications

• At least one year of related laboratory experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with laboratory techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine experiments following established procedures and protocols.
• Monitor laboratory operations including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.
• Coordinate department projects or programs.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Basic statistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

Overview

This is a grant funded position and is not eligible for severance pay. In addition, it is a one year limited term position.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country. Since its founding in 1868, TUSDM has been committed to leadership in education, patient care, research, and community service. Students obtain an interdisciplinary education, integrated with medicine, with access to training in dental specialties. Clinics managed at TUSDM provide quality comprehensive care to more than 20,000 individuals annually. Nationally and internationally, the school promotes health and educational programs and researches new procedures, materials, and technologies to improve oral health.

What You'll Do

• Under supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Senior Research Technician will conduct a variety of routine experiments by following established procedures and protocols including: performing assays, tissue culture, electrophoresis and other laboratory techniques.
• The tools and methods routinely employed in the lab include western blotting, RT-PCR, transgenic animal models, animal surgery and experimental pathology, histomorphometry, immunohistochemistry, cell and tissue culture and signal transduction pathways.
• Other research duties may include recording test results and analyzing data using basic statistics and monitoring animal colonies.
• May also coordinate department projects or programs, which may entail assisting with development of materials and brochures, updating web information and assisting with content and design.
• May also coordinate lab outreach and student research internship programs, which may entail assisting with development of materials and updating web information.
• Monitor laboratory operations by ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, managing lab space and cleanliness and following laboratory safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as required.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in science and 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 $24.30, Midpoint $28.90, Maximum $33.50


Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.