RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Pathology & Lab Medicine (24500677490

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Pathology & Lab MedicineTracking Code: 24500677490709Job DescriptionThe Jones Laboratory within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine is seeking applicants for the position of research technician. The position involves working on projects focused on identifying methods to measure tissue damage in response to pathogenic bacteria and tracking T cell responses to these bacteria. Responsibilities include performing animal husbandry, genotyping, growing bacterial stocks for animal experiments, and analysis of animal tissue following clearance of infection.CORE DUTIES IN DETAILS:Care for and manage laboratory animals, ensuring their health and well-beingCollect tissue samples from animals for analysisCultivate and maintain bacterial stocks necessary for animal experimentsPrepare inoculums with appropriate bacterial concentrations for experimental useAssist in in vivo cell transplantation studies and measurement of cell engraftmentAssist in in vivo functional studies of lymphatic vessel contractilityPerform immunofluorescence and histological staining of mouse tissueWork closely with research team to coordinate experimentsCommunicate effectively with team members regarding project progressMaintain detailed laboratory recordsRequired SkillsUndergraduate degree in biology or related scientific field is required. Experience with some of the following is expected:ImmunohistochemistryBasic molecular assays (e.g., RNA isolation, qPCR)Tissue cultureAnimal HusbandryJob Location:

BOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition Type:

Full-Time/Regular

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