About the Opportunity SUMMARY The Nanoscale Biophysics Laboratory seeks a Senior Lab Technician specializing in recombinant protein expression and purification. The technician will be responsible for pursuing the production of a series of recombinant proteins using E coli and/or in vitro translation assays for several projects in the Wanunu Lab related to single-molecule sequencing, including protein design, plasmid cloning, expression, and purification using FPLC and other affinity-based methods. The technician will interact with researchers in the Wanunu Lab and enjoy state-of-the art laboratory facilities and resources and competitive compensation. RESPONSIBILITIES Equipment Configuration and Training – The Senior Lab Technician will maintain the AKTA FPLC machine as well as all other equipment in the protein production lab. This includes scheduling maintenance and repair as needed, and ensuring that equipment is in good working order. Protein production – The Senior Lab Technician will utilize the Protein Production lab and any outside resource as needed to ensure that proteins needed by the Wanunu Lab will be produced and purified in a time-efficient manner. The Senior Lab Technician will regularly report their progress, challenges, and troubleshooting approaches. Supply Management and Oversight – The Senior Lab Technician will ensure that the protein production laboratory is stocked with supplies and consumables required for carrying out the work needed. General Researcher Support – As a support professional to a research lab, the Senior Lab Technician will occasionally be asked to train students and/or postdocs on best practice methods for protein production. While it is not the duty of the Senior Lab Technician to directly perform any research, they are expected to be engaged with the research and adapt to immediate research needs by prioritizing certain projects upon consultation with the PI. Space, Health, and Safety Matters – The Senior Lab Technician will ensure that all protocols and any/all new proteins that require biosafety approvals are registered through the Northeastern University Office of Academic and Research Safety (OARS) and the Environmental Compliance and Occupational Safety office (ECOS). RESPONSIBILITIES Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field or a Bachelor’s degree with four to five years of experience required. Wet lab laboratory experience required, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate should also possess the ability to train and interact with students and researchers. 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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