[bioundgrd] Fwd: looking to hire a research technician (Graduating Seniors)

[Hannah Merrick]

Hannah Merrick
Undergraduate Program
Biology Education Office 68-120
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 253-4718
fax: (617) 258-9329


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From: Adam Cohen <cohen at chemistry.harvard.edu<mailto:cohen at chemistry.harvard.edu>>
Date: March 19, 2011 3:00:33 PM EDT
To: "undergradbio at mit.edu<mailto:undergradbio at mit.edu>" <undergradbio at mit.edu<mailto:undergradbio at mit.edu>>
Subject: looking to hire a research technician

Hello,
  I am an assistant professor in the departments of chemistry and physics at Harvard.  I am looking to hire a lab tech, and I thought a graduating senior might be interested in the post, perhaps before going on to med school or grad school.
   The full job description is online<https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^m_slp_rhc_j31AVVkPBRX7/0aGLoxKKPcBfWVG0xUjeV6VtKf4C/v/Ozj6J5kFN6NTSNkofh&jobId=775846&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5341&JobSiteInfo=775846_5341&GQId=0>, and I append the summary below.  Thank you!

Location        USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Function    Research
Time Status     Full-time
Schedule        Monday through Friday, 9-5.
Department      Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Salary Grade    053
Union   55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Duties & Responsibilities       Individual will assist a multi-disciplinary research group, which uses advanced fluorescence microscopy techniques to study voltage dynamics in neurons, bacteria, and other live cells, as well as structural dynamics and function of single biomolecules.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  (1) basic DNA cloning, protein expression, and maintenance of primary and stable tissue culture cell lines, under the guidance of postdocs and/or graduate students if needed; (2) basic maintenance work in the wet lab, including cleaning glassware, autoclaving, purchasing general laboratory supplies and reagents, etc. and (3) attendance/participation in laboratory meetings.  If the individual is interested and time allows, may perform specific scientific projects.  Other duties as required.
NOTE:  This is a one-year term position with a possibility of renewal.
Basic Qualifications    College background in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Molecular and Cell Biology, or related discipline required.
Additional Qualifications       Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Molecular and Cell Biology, or related discipline preferred.  Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated, and be comfortable interacting with researchers from diverse backgrounds.  Should have excellent communication skills.  Familiarity with common wet-lab and optical instrumentation and Microsoft Office preferred.
Additional Information

May be required to lift, move and transport related research equipment.  May be required to work with a variety of hazardous materials.  May be required to work with and handle animals.




Best wishes,
Adam


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Adam E. Cohen
Depts. of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and of Physics
Harvard University

617-496-9466 (office)
646-258-9068 (cell)
www.fas.harvard.edu/~aecohen<http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~aecohen>

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