Research Technician

Tufts University • Boston, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The faculty in MBM are united by a common interest in the biology of microbes (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites) and the effects of microbes on human and animal hosts. The microbial pathogens program studies microorganisms that cause infectious diseases, with emphasis on rigorous analysis of these pathogens and the immune responses that restrict them. Program investigators direct detailed studies of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi and eukaryotic parasites. Research topics include structural analysis of virus entry, viral evolution, viral oncogenes, intracellular bacterial pathogens, microorganisms that cause diarrhea and pneumonia, intracellular signaling, pathogen adhesion, genetic determinants involved in susceptibility to infection, vaccine development, and identification of novel antimicrobial agents.

Requirements

• BS degree in science or engineering
• Familiarity and some experience in mouse manipulation.

Nice To Haves

• Mouse manipulations
• Culturing bacterial cells
• Making mesoscale and high-throughput measurements
• Recording test results and analyze data using statistics
• Some Python or MatLab skills for machine based learning may become necessary
• Consistent attention to detail and excellent organizational and communication skills are critical in this is a team based project.
• Knowledge of MS Office products, statistical/quantitative analysis and computation is necessary.
• Previous experience working with mice is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine experiments: follow and design appropriate protocols/procedures to achieve results and test specific hypotheses.
• Perform techniques such as mouse infections, dissections, bacterial growth, drug treatment response profiling, mesoscale analysis, and molecular biology procedures.
• Record results and assist with data analysis, including mathematical modeling and/or machine learning: keep accurate records of experiments and results.
• Perform data interpretation/summarization including writing custom code and application of analysis algorithms.
• Communicate findings to PI and others on the project.
• Interact scientifically with lab mates.
• Analyze quantitative data, interpret results, and assist lab members in writing materials for publication and presentation.
• Help with laboratory operations (as all lab members do), including (but not limited to) assisting other lab members, and noting inventory, lab organization, and coordinating equipment repair.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level