Research Technician

Research Technician

The Gubbels Lab 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 independently
• Preferred:
• 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 gubbelsj. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employee handbook

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