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Research Technician
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Position Number: 5638587
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Technician

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The Laboratory of Addiction Genetics, headed by Dr. Camron Bryant in the Center for Drug Discovery in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Northeastern University is seeking to hire a full-time technician. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of full-time experience in conducting rat survival surgeries, including femoral vein and/or jugular catheter implants and running rat through intravenous self-administration studies. The most competitive candidate will also have some basic molecular biology experience, including DNA and RNA extractions, PCR and gel electrophoresis, real-time quantitative PCR, and immunoblot/immunohistochemical procedures. The technician will work with a second technician in conducting surgical, behavioral, and molecular studies under the supervision of Dr. Bryant and a postdoc who is leading the project.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to carefully organize and analyze the data generated from experiments, have excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to carefully follow instructions. Ability to work independently, and cooperatively with others as part of a team. Highly organized, dependable, and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office software. Effective interpersonal, time management, and solution focused skills are required. These skills are normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in a related field; a Master's degree is preferred. One to two years' experience working in a Lab environment.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

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