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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, College of Arts & Sciences, Biology



Category

Charles River Campus --> Administrative/Support/Clerical

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

25500881310523

Posted Date

5/23/2025

Salary Grade

Grade 25

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect data in the field and lab – including beetle samples from local populations.
  • Maintain beetle colonies, including rearing, feeding, cleaning housing. Maintain an accurate inventory of new egg clutches, larval emergence, and adults from various populations. Much of this work will be carried out together with members of Dr. Strickland's laboratory in the Department of Biology at Boston University
  • RNA isolation and gDNA extractions
  • Assistance with maintenance of database/inventory of insect colonies, specialized laboratory materials, supplies and records
  • Contribute to laboratory maintenance along with other lab members
  • Adherence to laboratory safety, biohazard and other guidelines
  • Ability to learn new experimental techniques and assays.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, 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. 

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