Research Technician, Metabolism and Basic Biology of Aging

OverviewThe mission of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (HNRCA) is to promote healthy aging through nutrition science to empower people seeking to enjoy long, active, and independent lives. HNRCA investigators conduct the world's most advanced studies on nutrition and aging. The research focuses on determining the nutrient and physical activity requirements necessary to promote well-being for older adults. HNRCA scientists examine how nutrition and physical activity play a major role in the prevention of the major chronic degenerative conditions and diseases associated with aging. What You'll DoThis position is grant funded and is not eligible for severance pay.  The Research Technician will be responsible for maintaining fly stocks, carrying out behavioral and demographic assays in flies, and isolating DNA and metabolite samples from flies. Establish a robust and standardized pipeline for these activities, including an efficient and well-organized workflow, which may require adapting new assays and reading and interpreting scientific literature. Record test results, analyze data using basic statistics, and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Contribute to regular meetings and one-on-one discussions about project design and progress. Maintains laboratory equipment and orders/keeps inventory of suppliesPrepares stock solutions, reagents and other mediaManages fly stocksManages undergraduate lab workersConducts routine experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures to achieve resultsRecords results and maintains accurate records of experimentsPerforms sample extraction, DNA extraction, PCR, spectrophotometryPerforms limited data interpretation and assists with basic statistics and analysis What We're Looking ForBasic Requirements:Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:Bachelor's degree in biology or related discipline with at least one year research experienceUp to 1 year of related laboratory experiencePreferred Qualifications:Statistical coding experience with RBasic understanding of the biology of agingWillingness and ability to work independently, and also collaboratively as part of a teamVery strong organizational skills Pay RangeMinimum $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.