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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Microbiology (23500602560812)

Tracking Code: 23500602560812

Job Description
The Hume lab at Boston Universitys National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) is seeking a Research Technician with experience in BSL-2 cell culture techniques with a preference for someone who has experience with standard virological methods. We are seeking an individual who is proactive, organized, and thoughtful and who will contribute to a dynamic research laboratory.

Responsibilities will include performing experiments to determine the potency and resistance profile of a small molecule inhibitor that targets viral polymerases. The research will involve work with filoviruses, including Marburg virus. The individual will be responsible for cell culture, virus preparation and titration, viral growth assays, microscopy analysis of virus-infected cells, sequence analysis, and molecular cloning. The individual will also be responsible for data analysis and maintenance of laboratory records. Due to the highly pathogenic nature of the viruses involved, this project will involve working at biosafety level 4 (BSL-4). Training will be provided for working at BSL-4, but prior experience in virology is an advantage. Outstanding attention to safety training and standard operating protocols is essential. Responsibilities will also include maintaining virus and compound inventory records, keeping an inventory of laboratory supplies, placing supply orders, and verifying receipt.


Required Skills

• BS/BA required
• 1-3 years' experience with cellular and molecular biology techniques such as cell culture and molecular cloning (e.g. Gibson assembly and/or yeast-based TAR cloning) required.
• Experience with virus preparation and titration, viral growth assays, and microscopy analysis would be highly valued.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston Universitys 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 Universitys 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 Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 44

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