[bioundgrd] SENIORS: Tech Assistant Position

[MacKenzie Outlund]

> From: Lisa Breede <breede at media.mit.edu>
> Date: April 9, 2007 10:25:25 AM EDT
> To: moutlund at mit.edu
> Subject: Post position
>
>
> Hi McKenzie,
> The following is the position for a technical assistant we have  
> open at the Media Lab.  We are hoping that you can post it to your  
> graduating seniors.
>
> Thank you,
> Lisa
>
> TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, to join the Neuroengineering and Neuromedia  
> group at the MIT Media Lab, and assist in all aspects of developing  
> next-generation neural interfaces for confronting intractable brain  
> disorders.  The Neuroengineering and Neuromedia group applies  
> biological and physical engineering methodologies to create  
> targeted brain interventions.  Will spend 60% of time performing  
> many standard biology tasks and protocols, on a small scale  
> (histology, preparing solutions and media, cell line and primary  
> neuron culture, molecular gene cloning, lentivirus production,  
> mouse genotyping/colony maintenance), 20% of time supporting  
> laboratory work (working with an administrative assistant to do  
> ordering and inventory, and to maintain lab order), and 20% of time  
> supporting engineering work (assistance with machine operation or  
> maintenance, assistance with acquisition and analysis of data for  
> device testing, and assistance with rudimentary computer  
> programming/elect!
> ronics assembly).
>
> REQUIREMENTS:  a B.S. in an interdisciplinary field such Biomedical  
> Engineering, Bioengineering, or Biological Engineering, with 3-5  
> years of successful molecular/cell biological, computer, and  
> engineering experience in an academic or industrial bioengineering  
> research setting.  Must have highly refined skills in molecular  
> biology and cloning, cell line and primary neuron cell culture,  
> virus work, soldering/oscilloscope use, and MATLAB/C programming.   
> Must be able to learn quickly, be willing to teach learned  
> information to highly-motivated lab members, and to juggle the  
> dynamic events that occur when participating in an exciting,  
> interdisciplinary environment.  Must have superb organizational,  
> communication, and time-management skills.  Must be able to follow  
> safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.  Must be  
> independent and self-motivated, yet able to work as part of a  
> tightly-knit team of faculty, staff, and student innovators and  
> neuroengineers in an intens!
> e small-team environment.  Must be comfortable working with  
> animals.  Demonstrated background or interest in neuroscience or  
> neuroengineering a plus.
>
> ___________________________
> Lisa Breede
> Media Lab, Human Resources
> MIT
> 20 Ames Street, Bldg. E15-401
> Cambridge, MA  02139-4307
>
> Telephone:  617-253-0617
> Fax:           617-253-8542

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