Research Technician - Biology
Tufts University, Medford, MA, United States
Overview
The Tufts Department of Biology has diverse research interests and is engaged in cutting‑edge biological research in molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, neurobiology, physiology, plant ecology, animal behavior, and conservation biology. The Department maintains an active research and teaching program on the Medford campus and in various field locales, and trains and advises graduate and undergraduate students as well as post‑doctoral fellows.
What You’ll Do
This is a grant‑funded and limited‑term position for one year, and is not eligible for severance pay. Under close supervision of the Principal Investigator, you will conduct a variety of routine experiments following established procedures and protocols, which may include performing assays, microscopy, dissections, DNA extractions, and other laboratory techniques. You may also record test results, analyze data using basic statistics, maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, and monitor animal colonies. You will assist and collaborate with the PI on projects related to the Blue Nature Alliance science delivery team, and related projects in the lab. You will train and monitor students and other laboratory staff on relevant research protocols as needed. The position is 35 hr/wk and includes all normal university benefits. Confidentiality and trust are necessary and expected in this role. Desired skills include communication and organization, lab safety and organization, aquarium skills including husbandry and maintenance/plumbing, microscopy, and familiarity with Google suite, Microsoft suite, and Zoom.
Conduct routine experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures to achieve results.
Attend project‑related meetings and lab meetings.
Record results and maintain accurate records of experiments. Perform limited data interpretation and assist with basic statistics and analysis.
Work with the lab coordinator to maintain laboratory equipment and manage inventory of supplies relevant to active projects.
Train and coordinate work for undergraduate research and work‑study students: incoming orientation, onboarding, and ensuring effective coverage of active projects.
What We’re Looking For
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a related science.
Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Up to one year laboratory experience.
Pay Range
Minimum $20.50, Midpoint $24.40, Maximum $28.30. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
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The Tufts Department of Biology has diverse research interests and is engaged in cutting‑edge biological research in molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, neurobiology, physiology, plant ecology, animal behavior, and conservation biology. The Department maintains an active research and teaching program on the Medford campus and in various field locales, and trains and advises graduate and undergraduate students as well as post‑doctoral fellows.
What You’ll Do
This is a grant‑funded and limited‑term position for one year, and is not eligible for severance pay. Under close supervision of the Principal Investigator, you will conduct a variety of routine experiments following established procedures and protocols, which may include performing assays, microscopy, dissections, DNA extractions, and other laboratory techniques. You may also record test results, analyze data using basic statistics, maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, and monitor animal colonies. You will assist and collaborate with the PI on projects related to the Blue Nature Alliance science delivery team, and related projects in the lab. You will train and monitor students and other laboratory staff on relevant research protocols as needed. The position is 35 hr/wk and includes all normal university benefits. Confidentiality and trust are necessary and expected in this role. Desired skills include communication and organization, lab safety and organization, aquarium skills including husbandry and maintenance/plumbing, microscopy, and familiarity with Google suite, Microsoft suite, and Zoom.
Conduct routine experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures to achieve results.
Attend project‑related meetings and lab meetings.
Record results and maintain accurate records of experiments. Perform limited data interpretation and assist with basic statistics and analysis.
Work with the lab coordinator to maintain laboratory equipment and manage inventory of supplies relevant to active projects.
Train and coordinate work for undergraduate research and work‑study students: incoming orientation, onboarding, and ensuring effective coverage of active projects.
What We’re Looking For
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a related science.
Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Up to one year laboratory experience.
Pay Range
Minimum $20.50, Midpoint $24.40, Maximum $28.30. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
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