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Boston University · 1 day ago

LAB TECHNICIAN, School of Public Health, Environmental Health

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Boston University is conducting research to understand the toxicity of PFAS and other pollutants, and they are seeking a highly motivated Lab Technician. The role involves working with mouse models, maintaining mouse colonies, and conducting molecular and biochemical analyses of samples.

BiotechnologyCollaborationHealth CareMedical

Responsibilities

Assist with research being conducted to understand the toxicity of PFAS and other pollutants

Design effective interventions

Work with mouse models

Maintenance of mouse colonies

Husbandry of experimental mice

Dissection of mice

Molecular and biochemical analyses of samples derived from experimental mice

Help manage daily tasks for the lab

Assist in the general laboratory tasks

Maintaining lab equipment

Maintaining supplies

Maintaining safety

Assisting in organizing data

Organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and collaboratively

Present at research laboratory meetings

Contribute to the writing of manuscripts

Qualification

Mouse husbandryBiochemical analysesMRNA isolationQPCRHistological analysesData organizationLaboratory maintenanceCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree with less than 12 months of experience

Preferred

mouse husbandry

working with toxic chemicals

mRNA isolation and qPCR

biochemical/hematological analyses

protein-based analyses

histological and immunohistochemical analyses

Company

Boston University

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Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Founded in 2008

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees