Research Technician, Metabolism and Basic Biology of Aging
About The Position
The Research Technician will support research in metabolism and the basic biology of aging at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. The position is grant funded and is not eligible for severance pay. The technician will maintain fly stocks and conduct behavioral and demographic assays in flies, as well as isolate DNA and metabolite samples. The role includes establishing a robust, standardized pipeline and efficient workflow for these activities, potentially adapting assays and reading and interpreting scientific literature. The technician will record and analyze results using basic statistics, maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, and contribute to regular meetings and one-on-one discussions about project design and progress.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology or a related discipline with at least one year of research experience.
- Up to one year of related laboratory experience.
Nice To Haves
- Statistical coding experience with R.
- Basic understanding of the biology of aging.
- Willingness and ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Very strong organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain laboratory equipment and order and inventory supplies.
- Prepare stock solutions, reagents, and other media.
- Manage fly stocks.
- Manage undergraduate laboratory workers.
- Conduct routine experiments according to appropriate protocols and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of experimental results.
- Perform sample extraction, DNA extraction, PCR, and spectrophotometry.
- Conduct limited data interpretation and assist with basic statistical analysis.
- Carry out behavioral and demographic assays in flies and isolate DNA and metabolite samples.
- Establish a robust, standardized pipeline and efficient workflow for research activities, adapting assays when needed.
- Participate in regular meetings and one-on-one discussions about project design and progress.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
