Research Study Technician, Center for Regenerative Medicine

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field is required
• At least one year of cell culture experience with excellent sterile technique is essential
• Background in molecular biology and familiarity with routine laboratory tasks are highly desirable
• The successful candidate will be a motivated person with careful attention to detail, excellent organization and documentation skills

Pay

Expected hiring range: $1,519.00 - $2,438.00. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison.

Schedule

Full-Time/Regular