The iPSC Core at the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) of Boston University and Boston Medical Center is currently seeking a full-time Research Technician to join our team. The position is a great opportunity for a motivated individual interested in gaining experience and technical expertise in an exciting research field.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate will work closely with the manager of the iPSC Core on the generation of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines and the maintenance of cell repository. Primary responsibilities will include:
- quality assurance and characterization of iPSCs using techniques such as nucleic acid isolation.
- PCR, cDNA preparation, Real-time PCR and immunostaining.
- Assist with the creation of various genetically modified iPSC lines using genome-editing technologies (CRISPR/Cas9) for the study of developmental biology and disease modeling.
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field is required.
- At least one year of cell culture experience with excellent sterile technique is preferred.
- Background in molecular biology and familiarity with routine laboratory tasks are highly desirable.
Additional Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a motivated person with careful attention to detail, excellent organization and documentation skills.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
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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