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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Pathology & Lab Medicine
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Position Number: 5720931
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Pathology & Lab Medicine

Tracking Code: 24500677490709

Job Description
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Pathology & Lab Medicine

Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Research
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
24500677490709
Posted Date
7/9/2024
Salary Grade
Grade 44
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

The Jones Laboratory within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine is seeking applicants for the position of research technician. The position involves working on projects focused on identifying methods to measure tissue damage in response to pathogenic bacteria and tracking T cell responses to these bacteria. Responsibilities include performing animal husbandry, genotyping, growing bacterial stocks for animal experiments, and analysis of animal tissue following clearance of infection.

CORE DUTIES IN DETAILS:

Care for and manage laboratory animals, ensuring their health and well-being
Collect tissue samples from animals for analysis
Cultivate and maintain bacterial stocks necessary for animal experiments
Prepare inoculums with appropriate bacterial concentrations for experimental use
Assist in in vivo cell transplantation studies and measurement of cell engraftment
Assist in in vivo functional studies of lymphatic vessel contractility
Perform immunofluorescence and histological staining of mouse tissue
Work closely with research team to coordinate experiments
Communicate effectively with team members regarding project progress
Maintain detailed laboratory records

Required Skills

Undergraduate degree in biology or related scientific field is required, with 1-3 years of related experience. Experience with some of the following is expected:

Immunohistochemistry
Basic molecular assays (e.g., RNA isolation, qPCR)
Tissue culture
Animal Husbandry

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University's COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University's response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

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

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/314270