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Posted:
September 30, 2020
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time
Senior Research Technician / Research Technician - Molecular Biology and Microbiology, School of Medicine - (20001155)
Description

This job will be a Research Technician or Senior Research Technician , depending on the experience of the candidate. This is a grant funded position and is no eligible for severance pay.


The faculty in MBM are united by a common interest in the biology of microbes (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites) and the effects of microbes on human and animal hosts. The microbial pathogens program studies microorganisms that cause infectious diseases, with emphasis on rigorous analysis of these pathogens and the immune responses that restrict them. Program investigators direct detailed studies of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi and eukaryotic parasites. Research topics include structural analysis of virus entry, viral evolution, viral oncogenes, intracellular bacterial pathogens, microorganisms that cause diarrhea and pneumonia, intracellular signaling, pathogen adhesion, genetic determinants involved in susceptibility to infection, vaccine development, and identification of novel antimicrobial agents.

The primary role of this job is analysis of quantitative data of bacterial response to drug treatment, multidimensional imaging data, and other metrics of cell physiology. Therefore, a key role in this position is developing data-driven mathematical models and custom code. The strongest candidates will have computer programming and quantitative analysis skills and expertise in machine learning and statistics (such as quantitative image analysis, MATLAB or python programming, and machine learning). Under supervision of the principal investigator, other lab members, and senior scientists in neighboring labs who are intimately familiar with the techniques required, the Research Tehcnician may conduct a variety of experiments using a variety of skills, which may include culturing bacterial and mammalian cells, performing fixed-cell and live-cell microscopy, making mesoscale and high-throughput measurements, and using microfluidic devices.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
  • BS degree in the quantitative sciences or engineering.
  • Scientific computing, data analysis software.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Consistent attention to detail, quantitative intuition, high scientific standards, and excellent organizational and communication skills are critical.
  • Knowledge of MS Office products, statistical/quantitative analysis and computation is necessary.
  • Previous experience working with quantitative molecular biology and/or cell biology techniques are preferred.

The Research technician qualifications are; Bachelor's degree in science with up to 1 year laboratory experience.

Special Work Schedule Requirements:
Occasional need to work beyond regular work hours, holidays, or weekends as experiments demand.


An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.


Equal Opportunity Employer - minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston
Job: Research
Organization: Microbiology-Basic Sci/Medical
Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Sep 29, 2020, 1:43:14 PM

Internal Number: 20001155
About Tufts University
Tufts is a leader in American higher education, distinctive for its success as a moderately sized university that excels at research and providing students with a personal experience. Our unique combination of research and liberal arts attracts students, faculty and staff who thrive in our environment of curiosity, creativity and engagement.
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