[Bioundgrd] Fwd: Genetics Research Assistant Job at Children's Hospital Boston

[Janice Chang]

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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.
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>Thank You.
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Children's Hospital Boston
A Harvard Medical School Teaching Affiliate

Great Job Opportunity
Research Technician - Division of Genetics

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.

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.

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.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Ms. 
Marcy Belliveau by email at: marcy.belliveau at childrens.harvard.edu. 
(Or mail to: Division of Genetics, Enders 5, Children's Hospital 
Boston, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.)
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