Laboratory Technician

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Under the direction of the PI and senior scientists, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for the daily care and husbandry of laboratory mouse colonies, as well as tissue collection and processing, as part of a large scale neuronal transcriptional mapping study.
 

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Using established protocols and technical procedures, the Lab Technician will carry out animal housing organization and census, breeding, genotyping, and daily health observations. He/she will also assist with and perform tissue collection and banking, tissue processing for nuclei isolation by FACS sorting, and other related duties and task, depending on time constraints and the needs of the lab.

This position is ideal for candidates interested in neuroscience, and is a unique opportunity for interacting in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment and to be trained in a variety of experimental approaches. Direct training by postdocs in the lab will be provided.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience with laboratory animal procedures and basic biological laboratory techniques are required.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

BS/BA in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience strongly preferred. At least one year of directly related, full-time experience in a research lab is strongly recommended but extensive part-time research experience will also be considered. Prior experience with tissue dissection and cell sorting is strongly preferred. Excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail are required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and with external contacts in a fast paced environment are required.

• Appointment End Date: This is a one-year term position from date of hire
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
• Other Information:
  • Please submit a cover letter when applying for this position
  • All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources
  • This position is fully on-site

Work Format Details

This position is based on-site at a Harvard campus location. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. 

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 049. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

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