Job Description
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Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
Job Title: Research Technician
Department: Biology
Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $27.00. Salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Employment Type: On-site | Temporary, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
GENERALSUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: TheGonzález-Rosa lab in the Biology Department at Boston College is seeking aresearch technician or associate to join our team. Our lab is interested in (1)identifying the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying cardiacregeneration in zebrafish, and (2) developing new genetic and transgenicstrains to model complex cardiovascular phenotypes and diseases. Underdirection from the PI and other researchers in the lab, the individual hiredfor this position will perform benchtop experiments, perform zebrafishhusbandry, and assist with laboratory operations and setup in support of thelab's research programs. The selected individual will be hired into either atechnician or associate position commensurate with qualifications and pastexperience.
JobResponsibilities - Assist with ongoing projects in the laboratory which may involve performing the following activities: cloning, plasmid preps, PCR genotyping analysis, DNA and RNA extraction and purification, preparing samples for sequencing experiments, culturing bacteria, microscopy.
- Helps maintain the zebrafish colony.
- Performs fin clipping and DNA extraction for genotyping.
- Perform general laboratory maintenance tasks, which 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
- Keep a detailed and organized lab notebook
- Maintain and organize general lab zebrafish strains and reagent databases and manage shipping requests
- Attend laboratory meetings, present data, and participate in scientific discussions in the lab
- Contribute to the lab's ongoing efforts to create an inclusive, safe and diverse lab culture
- Read relevant scientific literature and conduct literature searches to enrich the research experience
- May work with vendors to address equipment, reagent or other supply issues
- Assists the principal investigator with some administrative duties (e.g., training undergraduates, record keeping of training, organizing interviews).
To Apply:
Interested applicants should apply through the Boston College careers portal. Please include a letter of motivation with a short description of your previous research and educational history and why you are specifically interested in the González-Rosa lab and feel you would be a good fit for our group. Applicants should also provide an updated CV and names, emails and telephone numbers for 3 references.
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
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively both with others and independently.
Preferred:
- B.A. or B.S. in biological sciences, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemistry or related scientific discipline (required for associate level candidates), applicants with M.S. degrees in biology or related fields are welcome to apply
- Prior biology research lab experience strongly preferred (required for associate)
- Familiarity with molecular biology and genetics and the ability to apply this knowledge to the laboratory setting
- Experience with common lab techniques such as cloning, histology, culturing of bacteria and working with zebrafish and other molecular techniques would be a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft or Google Suite software strongly preferred, knowledge of R or other bioinformatics and coding experience would be a plus.
- Ability to commit at least one year and preferably two to the position.
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 .
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work