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Research Technician - Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences

Tufts University
Minimum $20.90, Midpoint $24.90, Maximum $28.90
United States, Massachusetts, North Grafton
Oct 20, 2026
Overview The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences is responsible for providing didactic and clinical education of veterinary students, providing advanced clinical training for house officers, conducting research pertaining to animal health and disease, and providing clinical care for large and small animals. What You'll Do The research technician will be working in the Yang Laboratory, contributing to the lab's cardiovascular research efforts. Under the close supervision of the Principal Investigator and Laboratory Manager, the research technician will conduct a variety of experiments following established procedures and protocols, which may include PCR, ELISA, immunoblotting, tissue culture, tissue collection, and other molecular biology laboratory techniques. Responsibility will also include documentation of test results, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. The technician will also work with and teach veterinary students working in the Yang Lab. Conducts routine experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures to achieve results Performs techniques such as tissue culture, PCR, immunohistochemistry, electrophoresis, protein purification and others Records results and maintains accurate records of experiments Performs limited data interpretation and assists with basic statistics and analysis Maintains laboratory equipment and orders/keeps inventory of supplies Prepares stock solutions, reagents and other media This is a grant funded position and is not eligible for severance pay. This will be a 2-year limited term project/position with the potential for extension. What We're Looking For Basic Requirements: Knowledge and experience typically acquired by: Bachelor's Degree in a related science discipline Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by completing a Bachelor's degree in science along with up to one year laboratory experience Preferred Qualifications: 1-3 years of related scientific work experience Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures Pay Range Minimum $20.90, Midpoint $24.90, Maximum $28.90 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.