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Tufts University · 1 week ago

Research Technician

positionBoston, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$20.50/hr - $28.30/hr
date0+ years exp

Tufts University is focused on advancing research in immunology, particularly related to inflammation and immune-mediated diseases. They are seeking a Research Technician to support studies in T-cell immunology, involving tasks such as primary T-cell isolation, culture, and various molecular biology techniques while maintaining lab operations and compliance.

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Responsibilities

Conducts bench research experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures to achieve results
Participates in animal experiments
Records results and maintains accurate records of experiments
Performs limited data interpretation and assists with basic statistics and analysis
Maintains laboratory equipment and orders/keeps inventory of supplies
Prepares stock solutions, reagents and other media
Participates in the weekly lab Journal Club

Qualification

T-cell isolationCultureFlow cytometryCRISPR/Cas9 editingMolecular biology techniquesData analysis toolsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through Bachelor's degree in Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or related field
Up to 1 year of relevant laboratory experience (including coursework labs); strong sterile technique and attention to detail
Comfort working with mice and willingness to perform animal procedures after training
Proficiency with basic molecular/biochemical techniques (pipetting accuracy, PCR, gel electrophoresis) and basic data analysis (Excel/Prism; maintaining an electronic lab notebook)
Strong organizational and communication skills; reliability, initiative, and the ability to follow SOPs precisely
Ability to occasionally accommodate time-sensitive experiments (e.g., EAE scoring) outside standard hours

Preferred

Experience with primary T-cell isolation and culture; Treg/Th17 polarization assays
Mouse handling and procedures (e.g., injections, EAE induction, clinical scoring, perfusion, tissue harvest)
Flow cytometry (panel design, compensation, analysis in FlowJo) and/or FACS experience
CRISPR/Cas9 editing; lentiviral/retroviral vector cloning and transduction
qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA, RNA isolation; basic cloning
Experience with data analysis tools (GraphPad Prism; optional R/Python) and figure preparation
Prior exposure to IACUC/IBC protocols and BSL-2 practices
Interest in a two-year commitment and growth toward semi-independent project ownership

Company

Tufts University

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With four campuses in Massachusetts, Tufts is a research university committed to helping students and faculty generate bold ideas, innovate, and become active citizens of the world.
dateFounded in 1979
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://hnrca.tufts.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

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