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Research Technician - Biology, School of Arts and Sciences
Tufts University
Overview
The Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology conducts exciting state-of-the-art research in molecular mechanisms of embryonic and regenerative patterning. We are dedicated to the advancement of basic biology and biomedicine, and to becoming a leader in basic, translational, and clinical research using biophysical mechanisms to ultimately regenerate and control the growth of human tissues. This novel technology is aimed at replacing tissues and organs that are lost, damaged, or non-functional as a result of genetic syndromes, birth defects, cancer, degenerative neural diseases, accidents, aging, and organ failure.
What You'll Do
This is a one year limited term position and may be be renewed annually based on funding.
Under minimal supervision, the Research Technician will conduct a variety of experiments following established procedures/protocols, which may include tissue culture, microfluidic techniques, imaging cells, performing assays, and other routine molecular-biology laboratory techniques (immunostaining, etc.). The Resaerch Technician will also handle the below duties:
Read scientific literature and adapt scientific techniques to meet the specialized needs of the laboratory
Help investigators with protocol development as necessary
Record test results
Analyze data using basic statistics
Create monthly and quarterly reports
Manage laboratory equipment and supplies
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by a Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences with at least 1 year of experience in a research lab
Knowledge of scientific principles
Ability to read scientific literature
Accurate, detailed data and record keeping
Organizational skills
Manual dexterity
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of specialized statistical software, MATLAB
Experience with microfluidic techniques is highly desirable
Basic molecular biology: PCR, DNA and RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, qPCR, western blotting
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
This is an on-site position.