- Perform studies of C. albicans and C.
- Culture C. albicans and C.
- Assist with culture of human organoids
- Manage the laboratory including (but not limited to): order supplies and maintain inventory
- Bachelor's degree in a Biological science or Chemistry, with up to one year of laboratory experience.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and PRISM software.
- Must be able to fluently communicate, read, and write in the English language.
- Self-motivation, consistent attention to detail, and excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills are very important.
- Previous experience with animal modeling, working with microbiology and/or molecular biology are preferred but not required.
- Perform studies of C. albicans and C.
- Culture C. albicans and C.
- Assist with culture of human organoids
- Manage the laboratory including (but not limited to): order supplies and maintain inventory
- Bachelor's degree in a Biological science or Chemistry, with up to one year of laboratory experience.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and PRISM software.
- Must be able to fluently communicate, read, and write in the English language.
- Self-motivation, consistent attention to detail, and excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills are very important.
- Previous experience with animal modeling, working with microbiology and/or molecular biology are preferred but not required.
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Research Technician - Boston, United States - Tufts University
Description
Overview
The faculty in Molecular Biology and Microbiology (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.
What You'll DoThe major functions of this position are to conduct experiments and to organize the laboratory
Duties will include:
use of a murine model of gastrointestinal colonization and infection with Candida albicans and Clostridioides difficile to study effects of fungi on bacterial disease, isolation of C.
albicans and C.difficile strains from human specimens, assist with maintenance of human organoids in tissue culture, ordering supplies, maintaining required paperwork to ensure regulatory compliance.
Past technicians have been co-authors on publications from the laboratory.The successful candidate must be personable and extremely well organized and have a BA or BS in a scientific discipline.
Training will be provided for the techniques required to conduct the research project.difficile gastrointestinal colonization and infection in mice:
* handle mice
* inoculate mice with microorganisms
* evaluate outcome of inoculation
* keep accurate records of experiments and results
difficile strains from human specimens:
* plate on selective media
* characterize phenotypes
* perform assigned lab maintenance duties on a regular basis
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum $19.80, Midpoint $23.55, Maximum $27.30
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
The major functions of this position are to conduct experiments and to organize the laboratory
Duties will include:
use of a murine model of gastrointestinal colonization and infection with Candida albicans and Clostridioides difficile to study effects of fungi on bacterial disease, isolation of C.
albicans and C.difficile strains from human specimens, assist with maintenance of human organoids in tissue culture, ordering supplies, maintaining required paperwork to ensure regulatory compliance.
Past technicians have been co-authors on publications from the laboratory.The successful candidate must be personable and extremely well organized and have a BA or BS in a scientific discipline.
Training will be provided for the techniques required to conduct the research project.difficile gastrointestinal colonization and infection in mice:
* handle mice
* inoculate mice with microorganisms
* evaluate outcome of inoculation
* keep accurate records of experiments and results
difficile strains from human specimens:
* plate on selective media
* characterize phenotypes
* perform assigned lab maintenance duties on a regular basis
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications: