[bioundgrd] Tech Assistant Positions Available in Whitehead labs

[MacKenzie Outlund]

Technical Assistant I ­ in Cheeseman and Yarar labs
 
Cambridge, MA
 
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research (WIBR)
 
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is a leading, nonprofit research
and educational institution that has defined the cutting edge of biomedical
science, creating a legacy of research excellence and academic eminence
since 1982. Wholly independent in its governance, finances and research
programs, Whitehead shares a teaching affiliation with MIT, offering the
intellectual, collegial and scientific benefits of a leading research
university. Whitehead¹s Faculty Members and Fellows run pioneering programs
in cancer research, immunology, developmental biology, stem cell research,
regenerative medicine, genetics and genomics‹programs with a record of
success. 
 
Director David C. Page likens the Institute to an artists¹ colony. ³What we
do here at Whitehead is attract the best possible intellectual capital and
empower maximally creative‹really wildly creative‹individuals to realize
their dreams within these walls².
 
Whitehead offers a generous comprehensive benefits package which includes
health and dental plans, retirement program, paid time off, reimbursement
accounts (FSAs), short and long term disability and much more.
Summary
Designs and performs bench level experiments and small independent research
projects to support scientific research objectives of a lab or group.
Analyzes experimental data, addresses methodological problems in
experimental protocols and results, and reports data to supervisor.   Uses
discretion in prioritizing and organizing workflow and in optimizing
methodologies and results.
Responsibilities include:
* In consultation with the Principal Investigator or other project manager,
designs and conducts bench level experiments and small independent research
projects. 
* Independently operates lab equipment and prepares and orders necessary
supply stocks. May work with vendors to address equipment, reagent, or
supply issues. 
* Performs analysis of experimental results by identifying methodological
problems and helping to identify and implement modifications in research
protocols. 
* Documents, compiles, and analyzes experimental data including high
throughput databases of microarray data. Reports data to supervisor in oral
and written reports.
* May assist Technical Associate or project manager with determining the
order of research processes that best support essential project goals.
* Operate and maintain laboratory equipment to complete investigations.
* Prepares, orders, and maintains stocks of necessary reagents, solutions
and supplies. 
* May consult scientific literature as needed.
* Other tasks as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in biology or a field directly related to the work. Must
have 1-2 years of experience working in a research laboratory. (Master's
degree, at least one year of directly related, full time lab experience).
* Proficient in basic lab techniques and principles of molecular biology
required. 
* A background in molecular biology, cell biology, or biochemistry desired.
* Knowledge of various scientific databases and publications preferred.
* Experience with computer programming and database management a plus.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational
skills required. 
 
Interested candidates should send resume to:

Dilly Wilson

The Whitehead Institute

Employment and Employee Relations Specialist

resumes at wi.mit.edu <mailto:resumes at wi.mit.edu>

5 Cambridge Center

Cambridge, MA 02142

Tel: 617-258-6725