Research Technician Position Available at Children's Hospital Boston

An NIH-supported research technician position is available in the Gastrointestinal Cell Biology Department at Children's Hospital. We are seeking a friendly and motivated research technician to join our growing research laboratory. The primary responsibility of the technician will be running the cell culture laboratory, which involves both standard and highly specialized mammalian cell culture techniques, documentation of cell growth, and working closely with researchers requiring cultured cells. The technician will express and purify protein from bacterial cells using established protocols, and eventually become adept at developing customized protocols. The position includes various materials management responsibilities such as ordering, maintaining stock supplies, and interacting with vendors and the Children's Hospital purchasing department. We expect the technician will become a valuable member of the laboratory and routinely assist other researchers with various aspects of their projects. This position is a wonderful opportunity for a science-minded individual to develop their technical skills and launch a scientific career.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in biology, biochemistry or similar field, and some experience in a research laboratory with protein biochemistry techniques and mammalian cell culture. The candidate should know the basics of protein expression and purification protocols, in addition to biochemistry assays, including Western blotting and ELISA. Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques is also desirable. Analytical thinking and the ability to compute mathematical and chemical equations is necessary, as well as highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to closely interact with other researchers on a daily basis.

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Interested candidates should apply online to job #8050 at www.childrenshospital.org