[bioundgrd] Job Postion: Research Technician/Chemistry Dept, Harvard

[Joyce Roberge]

I am interested in hiring a lab tech to work in my lab in the
Chemistry Department at Harvard.  I thought a graduating senior might
be interested in the job, perhaps as a stepping stone to graduate or
medical school.  Can you please forward this notice to any relevant
students?  Thank you!

Best wishes,
Adam


Auto req ID    26172BR
Business Title    Research Assistant II Lab
School/Unit   Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Location     USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Function    Research
Time Status    Full-time
Schedule     Monday through Friday, 9-5, starting ~June 1, 2012
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.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Molecular
and Cell Biology, or related discipline required.

Additional Qualifications
Two or more years of experience in related laboratory research
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.

This is a one-year term position with a possibility of renewal.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Adam
Cohen, cohen at chemistry.harvard.edu<mailto:cohen at chemistry.harvard.edu>

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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>


Joyce Roberge
Undergraduate Program
Biology Education Office 68-120
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
31 Ames Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-253-4718
fax: 617-258-9329
email: roberge at mit.edu<mailto:roberge at mit.edu>





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