Research Technician

Tufts University • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Neuroscience conducts basic science research in synapse development and function, sensory systems and complex behavior, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral neurobiology. The Bygrave lab is supported by industry, charitable foundation, and university funding.

Under the close supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Technician joins a supportive team conducting experiments to evaluate protein expression patterns and behaviors relevant to psychiatric disease. The position is for up to two years and is based on milestones with an industry collaborator; it may be extended if future funding is secured. The role supports laboratory operations, conducts experiments using viral vectors, biochemistry, and immunohistochemistry, performs behavioral testing in mice, and conducts image analysis. It may be an opportunity to gain research experience before applying to graduate school.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science.
• Knowledge and experience typically acquired through the required science bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures, especially using mouse models, immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging, and stereotaxic surgery.
• Experience with computational analyses.
• Prior experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, working with mice, or image-analysis pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations by making solutions and ordering reagents and supplies.
• Use AAV vectors and immunohistochemistry to evaluate expression profiles.
• Conduct experiments involving viral vectors, biochemistry, and immunohistochemistry.
• Perform behavioral testing in mice.
• Conduct image analysis and data analysis, interpret results, and present findings.

What This Job Offers

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