RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, School of Public Health, Environmental Health (22500569150716)

The Boston University School of Public Health is looking for a Laboratory Research Technician.  This position involves work in a molecular biology/cancer/immunology laboratory and requires both molecular and cellular biology skills. The successful candidate will work with a senior Research Scientist and with the Lab Principal Investigator on determining factors that control immune responses to oral, lung, brain, and breast cancers and involves working with recombinant DNA, in vitro cell assays, and mice. Prior laboratory experience is required.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining cancer cells in vitro, transferring cancer cells to mice, treating mice, measuring tumor growth
• Performing flow cytometry with cells from mice or cultures
• Performing qPCR, nanostring, or gene reporter assays to measure AHR gene activity in cancer-bearing mice or cells in culture
• Performing in vitro assays for tumor growth, migration, and aggressiveness.
• Lentivirus plasmid preparation
• Lab maintenance (stocking buffers, ordering supplies, maintaining N2 tank)

About SPH:

The mission of SPH is to improve the health of local, national and international populations, particularly the disadvantaged, underserved and vulnerable, through excellence and innovation in education, research and service. 

Our values drive what we do and how we do it. We are deeply committed to igniting positive change in the world. We seek to create a respectful, collaborative, diverse, and inclusive community within SPH, and to promote justice, human rights, and equity within and across our local and global communities. We are bold in our pursuit of knowledge that matters, creative in our pursuit of solutions, and innovative in our education. In all we do, it is our engagement with people, communities, and institutions in the world beyond our academic walls that leads to success.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-8 years of work experience in molecular biology laboratory.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle the demands of a fast-paced, multi-faceted, changing environment

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, 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.