Research Technician

Boston College Introduction

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Job Description

Job Title: Research Technician

Department: Biology, Gubbels Lab

Job Type: On-Site | Full-Time (35/hrs per week) | Temporary

Rate: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour. Salary commensurate with relevant experience.

The Gubbelslab.com in the Boston College Biology Department is seeking a research technician or associate to join our team. The lab studies the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. The candidate’s responsibilities span general lab duties next to carrying out independent bench-level research in close partnership with other lab members. The candidate will be using a combination of cell culture (inhibitor studies), molecular-biology and cell biological (fluorescence microscopy) assays.

Job Responsibilities

• Interact with the PI to set goals, design experiments, and monitor progress

• Keep a detailed and organized lab notebook

• Partner with academic trainee(s) and external collaborators to design and execute experiments

• Analyze experimental data and identify methodological problems, and if required, develops skills in documentation of experimental procedures and outcomes, data interpretation, and methodological problem solving through interactions with academic trainees

• Participate in team meetings to share results, plan projects and experiments

• Present work at lab meetings and attend seminars

In addition, the candidate will assume part of the following responsibilities:

• Manage tissue culture needs for the lab by directing undergraduate employees

• Perform general laboratory maintenance tasks, this may include:

• assisting with making general lab reagents such as media

• ordering supplies and equipment and assisting with setup and organization

• keeping an inventory of lab supplies and re-ordering supplies as necessary

• coordinating equipment maintenance and repair

• Advise and make recommendations to the PI on administrative issues and resource needs

Requirements

Required:

• Willingness to learn and use new skills in the laboratory environment

• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records in lab notebooks and databases

• Hands-on, wet-bench research experience

• Basic molecular biology skills

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with others and independentlyPreferred:

• B.A. or B.S. in biological sciences, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related scientific discipline, applicants with M.S. degrees in biology or related fields are welcome to apply

• Familiarity with cell culture, molecular biology, cell biology and genomics and the ability to apply this knowledge to the laboratory setting

• Experience with common lab techniques such as cloning, culturing of bacteria, cell culture, and fluorescence microscopy or genomics techniques would be a plus

• Ability to commit at least 6 months to the position

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter (email body is OK) describing your background, professional interests and ambitions and a curriculum vitae (attachment) and contact information (phone + email) for three references to View email address on click.appcast.io. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees

• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements

• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Low-Cost Life Insurance

• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans

• Paid Holidays Annually

• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

• Additional benefits can be found on

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at .