<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><div>Hello,<br><br>The Department of Biology is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Manager. If you know of anyone who might be interested and who meets the qualifications, please encourage him or her to apply. The job posting is copied below.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Applications should be submitted through MIT's webhire page:<br><a href="https://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=631&ji=2428849&sn=I" target="_blank">http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/apply.html</a></div>
<div><br></div><div>Thank you.</div><div><br></div><div>Erminia Piccinonno</div><div>Human Resources Administrator</div><div><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:15px"><p>LABORATORY MANAGER, Biology, to provide technical support for a large undergraduate molecular biology introductory lab (7.02). This includes ordering and preparing all reagents, chemicals, stock solutions, and media supplements; supervising the production of all solid agar growth plates for a variety of bacterial, yeast, and C. elegans experiments; coordinating with lab aides to assure glassware is in lab when needed; arranging use and maintenance of autoclave; organizing and restocking benches and performing general laboratory cleaning and maintenance; arranging for use and maintenance of equipment such as UV boxes, thermocyclers, water baths, incubators, etc.; performing general lab procedures including growth and long-term maintenance of bacterial, yeast, and C. elegans strains; designing and updating FileMaker Pro databases of strain collections, protocols, and consumables; and serving as the lab safety representative to EHS office, organizing and maintaining MSDS, and using the chemical database management program (ChemTracker) to maintain chemical inventory. Will also provide instructional support, including the daily organization, preparation, and distribution of reagents used by students; aiding senior teaching staff in the development and implementation of new experiments and teaching materials; and assisting teaching staff with maintaining grade sheets, archiving assignments, course communications, Xeroxing, and general administrative duties.</p>
<p>REQUIREMENTS: a B.S. in chemistry, biology, or related field; a strong background using molecular biology techniques; experience in a research lab; strong organizational skills; and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel or similar word processing and spreadsheet software. Experience working with C. elegans desirable. MIT-00006851<br>
<br>This is a 10 month position, August 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011, renewable on a yearly basis.</p></span></div></div></div><br>