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RESEARCH STUDY TECHNICIAN, School of Dental Medicine, Molecular & Cell Biology
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Position Number: 5720777
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

RESEARCH STUDY TECHNICIAN, School of Dental Medicine, Molecular & Cell Biology

Tracking Code: 24500626100521

Job Description
RESEARCH STUDY TECHNICIAN, School of Dental Medicine, Molecular & Cell Biology

Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Research
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
24500626100521
Posted Date
5/23/2024
Salary Grade
Grade 44
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

The incumbent will use a variety of molecular, cell biology, and biochemical techniques under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator to implement an NIH-funded research program. Common experimental procedures include growing and harvesting bacteria and eukaryotic cells, preparing plasmid DNA, RNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, transfections, expression and purification of recombinant proteins, western and northern blotting, PCR, sample preparation for conventional and NextGen sequencing, in vivo cross-linking and deep sequencing, mitochondrial preparation and characterization. The research component will constitute approximately 75% of the effort. A significant degree of independence is expected in conducting all experimental tasks. The remaining effort will be applied to lab management, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, communicating with vendors and facilities, maintaining lab stocks, collections and depositories, and supervising lab assistants.

Responsibilities

Experimental Work:

Growing and harvesting bacteria and cell cultures
Plasmid DNA preparation and analysis
Cell culture maintenance and transfections
Agarose and acrylamide gel electrophoresis
Western, northern and Southern blotting
DNA and RNA isolation
Polymerase chain reaction, genotyping and sequencing
Protein purification, sample preparation for mass spectrometry
Library preparation for RNA-seq, iCLIP, eCLIP and ribosome profiling

Laboratory Management

Maintaining laboratory equipment, stocks and repositories
Communicating with vendors and facilities
Ordering supplies
Other duties as directed by the Principal Investigator

Required Skills

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required and 1-3 years' experience in molecular or cell biology or biochemistry, plus practical laboratory experience
Knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, and basic chemistry
Practical skills in the preparation of chemical solutions, media, and other stocks
Practical skills in sterile cell culture techniques
Practical skills in molecular cloning, PCR, nucleic acids isolation, and analysis
Practical skills in growing bacterial cultures and other cultures
Practical skills in acrylamide and agarose gels
Ability to keep lab records, use public databases, and online tools and applications

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 44

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