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Lab Technician

Opportunity: 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 available immediately and a great opportunity for a motivated individual interested in gaining experience and technical expertise in an exciting research field.

Duties and Responsibilities: The candidate will 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. Primary responsibilities will include quality assurance and characterization of iPSCs using techniques such as nucleic acid isolation, PCR, cDNA preparation, Real-time PCR and immunostaining. The technician will also 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. 

Basic 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. 

Additional Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a motivated person with careful attention to detail, excellent organization and documentation skills. 

Contact: Please send contact details, resume and cover letter to Meaghan Tetro at mtetro@bu.edu