Boston University, Metropolitan College Hiring for RESEARCH STUDY TECHNICIAN, Center for Regenerative Medicine at BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States Full Time

RESEARCH STUDY TECHNICIAN, Center for Regenerative Medicine Tracking Code23500506310517Job Description

This position is a great opportunity for a motivated individual interested in gaining experience and technical expertise in an exciting research field within Kotton Laboratory in the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) and Boston University School of Medicine. Duties will include conducting supervised bench-top experiments on stem cell lines, performing gene therapy techniques, and carrying out basic lab manager duties. Your time will primarily be spent performing experiments and you will work as part of a highly motivated, fun, and successful team in an outstanding environment! Duties and Responsibilities: The candidate will work closely with lab members to support the different research projects. The majority of techniques involve cell culture of mouse and human stem cell lines (such as iPS cells) as well as work with laboratory mice. Specifically, this will include cell culture for maintenance and expansion, basic characterization using PCR, cDNA preparation, Real-time PCR and immunostaining. He/she may also assist with the creation of various genetically modified iPSC lines using genome-editing technologies for the study of developmental biology and disease modeling. In addition, he/she will be in charge of ordering and purchasing and maintaining the lab stocks. Organization skills, ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn lab techniques are key.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree with 0-12 months of experience.

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, 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.

Job LocationBOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular