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 Experience

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.