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<div>The Reddien Lab has a great opportunity for graduating seniors!</div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b>Technical Assistant Position</b></span></div>
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<div>OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY</div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">Performs bench level experiments and small independent research projects to support scientific research objectives of the Reddien lab. The Reddien Lab works on the regenerative biology of planarians and uses
methodologies such as s RNAi, in situ hybridizations, microarrays and antibody labeling to study the stem cells of planarians. Analyzes experimental data, addresses methodological problems in experimental protocols and results, and reports data to supervisor. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">In consultation with the Principal Investigator or other project manager, conducts bench level experiments and small independent research projects.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">Operates lab equipment and prepares and orders necessary supply stocks. May work with vendors to address equipment, reagent, or supply issues.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">Documents, compiles, and assists in interpreting experimental data. Reports data to supervisor in oral and written reports.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">Operates and maintains laboratory equipment to complete investigations.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">Prepares, orders, and maintains stocks of necessary reagents, solutions and supplies.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">May consult scientific literature as needed.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">Other tasks as required or assigned.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">QUALIFICATIONS<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">Bachelor’s degree in biology or a field directly related to the work. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">Proficiency in basic lab techniques and principles of molecular biology required.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">Knowledge of various scientific databases and publications preferred.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills required.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; "><a href="http://www.wi.mit.edu/career/apply.html"><span style="color: blue; ">How to Apply</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">Interested candidates should send resume to: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; "><a href="mailto:npolizzi@wi.mit.edu">npolizzi@wi.mit.edu</a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; ">Reddien Laboratory<br>
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research<br>
Nine Cambridge Center, Room 501 <br>
Cambridge, MA 02142-1479 </p>
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<div>email: <a href="mailto:roberge@mit.edu">roberge@mit.edu</a></div>
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