This is a grant funded position and is not eligible for severance pay. Ideal start date is September 1st or shortly thereafter.

The Department of Department of Basic and Clinical Translation Sciences at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine focuses on advancing understanding and treatment of craniofacial, dental, and skeletal diseases. Our research encompasses gene expression in bone formation, stem cell biology, and translational studies on bone metastasis, osteonecrosis, and dental implant osseointegration. State-of-the-art investigations utilize advanced techniques such as 3D tissue-engineering models and transgenic models to investigate mineralized tissue biology, mechanisms of metastasis and to develop innovative therapeutic strategies to improve patient outcomes.   

We are seeking a Senior Research Technician to work under Dr. Russell Taichman, the Associate Dean for Research and Chair for the Department of Basic and Clinical Translation Sciences. Dr. Taichman received his B.A. from Villanova University and his D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, after which he continued his studies at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine where he earned a D.M.Sc.and a Certificate in Periodontology.
Dr. Taichman has held professorships and deanships at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and University of Alabama Birmingham School of Dentistry. His research and other interests include: Bone Biology; Bone Metastases; Hematology; Leadership training for oral health professionals; Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and Disseminated tumor cells (DTCs) and how they home, localize, and engage the bone marrow microenvironment or niche for survival, function and protection from injury.

• Conducts experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures to achieve results
• Performs techniques such as tissue culture, RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, electrophoresis, protein purification and others
• Assists in lab operations by monitoring and requesting supplies, maintaining equipment, ensuring lab space cleanliness and organization and following laboratory safety protocols
• Completes other duties as needed to facilitate research and lab operations, including presentations at lab meetings and assistance in the preparation of presentations and manuscripts

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of a bachelors or masters degree in science and at least one year of related laboratory experience (may include work in lab part of post doc or other experience while a student)
• The person in this position must manage their time well and be very organized; possess the ability and confidence to work independently, under the supervision of the PI
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are important, as the position interacts with many types of employees within the laboratory and beyond
• Must have basic computer skills, including spreadsheets and word documents

• Advanced knowledge and experience with laboratory techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of dental equipment and terminology
• Knowledge of basic statistics
• Previous grant writing experience
• Previous experience with studies involving animals

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