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The Division of Genetics at Children's Hospital Boston will soon be
hiring a new, fulltime research assistant to work on studies related
to Cockayne syndrome. This could be a great opportunity for a
graduating MIT senior who is interested in medicine, genetics, or a
related science, but is not yet committed to a job or graduate program
for the 2004-2005 academic year. Can you please post this
announcement online and/or send it by e-mail to graduating seniors who
have expressed an interest in medicine or biology.<br>
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Thank You.<br>
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<div><font face="Times" size="+5" color="#000000"><b>Children's
Hospital Boston<br>
</b></font><font face="Times" size="+1" color="#000000"><b>A Harvard
Medical School Teaching Affiliate<br>
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</b></font><font face="Times" size="+6" color="#000000"><b>Great Job
Opportunity<br>
</b></font><font face="Times" size="+5" color="#000000"><b>Research
Technician - Division of Genetics<br>
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</b></font><font face="Times" size="+1" color="#000000">We are seeking
a full-time research assistant to help develop the first clinical DNA
diagnostic testing for Cockayne syndrome and to study
genotype-phenotype correlations in this disorder.<br>
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The successful candidate will design and perform new molecular
biological assays. These will involve standard PCR reactions,
semi-quantitative multiplex PCR reactions, use of a laboratory robot
(TECAN Genesis Workstation 150), agarose gel electrophoresis,
automated capillary electrophoresis in an ABI DNA Analyzer,
preparation of samples for DNA sequencing by our Molecular Biology
Core Facility, and interpretation of the resulting DNA sequences.
Other responsibilities will include helping to maintain communication
with collaborating physicians/scientists worldwide, recording and
analyzing both DNA (genotype) data and clinical (phenotype) data using
a simple relational database program, documenting newly developed
clinical testing protocols, and instructing other lab technicians in
the performance of these protocols. Informal presentations at our own
group meetings will be required. Co-authorship of papers is possible.
This position, which will provide a competitive salary and good
benefits, requires an initial time commitment of one year from the
applicant.<br>
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Each candidate should have an interest in genetics and should be
organized and detail-oriented. He/she must be able to work
independently but must also be able to work well with others in a
laboratory setting. A bachelor's degree is required, ideally in a
related science. Prior experience with PCR is preferred. Strong
computer skills, especially some familiarity with database programs,
would be a desirable plus.<br>
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Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Ms.
Marcy Belliveau by email at:<u>
marcy.belliveau@childrens.harvard.edu</u>. (Or mail to: Division of
Genetics, Enders 5, Children's Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Ave.,
Boston, MA 02115.)</font></div>
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