[bioundgrd] Open Position: Research Techician/Harvard

[Joyce Roberge]

Title:                    Research Assistant II Lab
School:                Harvard University,    Location:  Cambridge, MA

Time Status:        Full-time
Schedule:            Monday through Friday, 9-5.

Department:        Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Salary Grade:      053
Union

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, virus production 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
College background in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Neuroscience,
Molecular and Cell Biology, or related discipline required.

Additional Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred. 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.

All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

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

Pre-Employment Screening:  Identity



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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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