Research Study Technician, Pulmonary Center
Boston University
Boston, MA0–3 yrs50m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Boston University Pulmonary Center, Bosmann Lab is recruiting a Research Laboratory Technician for projects on the molecular immune response to infections. This role involves supporting studies on life-threatening complications of microbial infections like Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), pneumonia, and sepsis. The laboratory aims to improve the mechanistic understanding of bacterial infections and evaluate new therapeutic targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing and assisting in studies including animal models of disease (e.g., mouse survival surgery).
- Mouse genotyping.
- Mouse breeding colony management.
- Cell cultures.
- Immunology methods.
- Molecular biology techniques (e.g., ELISA, PCR, Western blotting, lung histology).
- Basic lab management and organization.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- CRISPR-Cas9 (used for generating genetically engineered mouse strains).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- 0 to 3 years of experience.