Research Technician

Tufts University • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Research Technician works in the microbial pathogens program, which studies microorganisms that cause infectious diseases and the immune responses that restrict them. Research in the program includes studies of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and topics such as virus entry and evolution, bacterial pathogens, pathogen adhesion, susceptibility to infection, vaccine development, antimicrobial agents, and phage therapy.

Under the supervision of the principal investigator and a postdoctoral fellow, the Research Technician conducts experiments using established procedures and protocols. Work may include bacterial culture, recombinant DNA, DNA sequencing and analysis, protein purification and characterization, and other established laboratory techniques. The Technician records test results, analyzes data using basic statistics and software, may monitor laboratory equipment, and organizes and maintains laboratory logbooks and supplies. The role also provides technical support for research projects, maintains laboratory equipment and common-use areas, and orders supplies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments following established procedures and protocols.
• Perform laboratory techniques that may include bacterial culture, recombinant DNA, DNA sequencing and analysis, and protein purification and characterization.
• Record test results and analyze data using basic statistics and software.
• Provide technical support for research projects.
• Monitor laboratory equipment as needed and maintain laboratory equipment and common-use areas.
• Organize and maintain logbooks and supplies.
• Order supplies.

What This Job Offers

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