[Bioundgrd] For Seniors: Job Opportunity

[Kathleen Long]

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>Job Title:	Research Technician
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>Employing Hospital and Department:
>Partners AIDS Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
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>Minimum degree and field of knowledge:	BS/BA
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>Years experience required:	0 - 5 years experience.
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>Duties:
>Under the direction of a research fellow, carries out independently
>daily activities of the laboratory.
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 Perform molecular analysis of HIV and/or HCV utilizing standard
>techniques (DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, cloning)
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 Cell/tissue processing and maintenance
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 Isolation, expansion and long-term culturing of HIV- and/or HCV
>-specific cell lines
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 Independently perform routine and non-routine experiments which are
>moderate to complex
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 Ensures quality control of equipment, reagents and cellular components  
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 Participates in on-going quality control/assurance programs
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 Ordering and inventory of laboratory supplies
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 2 year commitment preferred
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>Required Skills:
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 0 - 5 years experience
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 Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
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 Must be willing to learn and grow
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 Excellent documentation skills
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 Ability to perform as a team member  
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 Must have good interpersonal skills 
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 Some weekend flexibility will be required
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 Computer experience is desirable
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>Into Line of Web Posting:
>Partners AIDS Research Center seeks Research Technician.
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>Contact:
>Todd M. Allen, Ph.D.
>Assistant Professor
>Partners AIDS Research Center
>Massachusetts General Hospital
>tallen2 at partners.org