RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Anatomy & Neurobiology
Boston University
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Posted: 14-Jan-25
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5926847
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Anatomy & Neurobiology
Job Description RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2, School of Medicine, Anatomy & Neurobiology
Category Boston University Medical Campus --> Research Job Location BOSTON, MA, United States Tracking Code 24500789211025 Posted Date 10/25/2024 Salary Grade Grade 44 Position Type Full-Time/Regular
The position is a Research Specialist in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, a basic research and teaching department in the School of Medicine. The PI runs an active, well-funded research lab with undergraduate and graduate students and is involved in different collaborative projects with other members of the Department. We are seeking a full-time research specialist to join our highly collaborative and motivated research team. This Research Specialist will be a lab member that functions as research support (staff) for all members of the lab as well as conducting their own independent research projects and helping the PI with logistics of running the lab. Our goal is to understand the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms mediating brain cell abnormalities in Down Syndrome and its comorbidity with Alzheimers disease using iPS-derived models. This is a wet laboratory involving cell culture work, experiments with cortical organoids, CRISPR-CAS9, live-cell imaging, molecular biology, confocal imaging and data analysis. To liberate time for working on publications and grant proposals, mentoring students, and teaching, the PI needs substantial technical help for day-to-day operations in the lab. Research Specialist will be reporting directly to the PI.
Required Skills
Bachelor's and 1-3 years experience.
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Required Skills
Job Location: BOSTON, MA Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary Grade: Grade 44
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