Research Technician – Antibiotic Discovery Center

About the role

The Antibiotic Discovery Center at Northeastern University seeks a motivated Research Technician to support natural product‑based antibiotic discovery. This entry‑level position offers recent graduates hands‑on experience in microbiology and biochemistry within an interdisciplinary research environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with routine microbiological and biochemical experiments supporting discovery projects.
• Culture and maintain bacterial strains; prepare media, buffers, and reagents.
• Perform basic assays to evaluate compound activity under supervision.
• Support compound extraction, purification, and sample preparation for analysis.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and assist with data organization and entry.
• Contribute to laboratory maintenance, including inventory management and equipment upkeep.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of microbial culture, molecular biology, or biochemical assays.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.

Required skills

• Microbiological techniques (bacterial culture, media preparation).
• Biochemical assay execution.
• Compound extraction and purification.
• Sample preparation for analytical workflows.
• Laboratory data recording and inventory management.