Posted
Mon., August 24
Position Description
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is looking for a full-time research associate. An ideal candidate will be intrinsically driven, have a background in molecular biology, and an interest in gene regulation.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the development, optimization, and implementation of novel functional genomics assays
- Performing molecular biology techniques, such as molecular cloning, transcription factor over expression in mammalian cells, ChIP-seq and RNA-seq • Genome editing experiments
- Flow cytometry/ FACS • Mammalian cell culture
- Working with team members to develop, design, and carry out experiments that are essential to the group’s collective success
- Interpreting primary literature, experimental results and design follow-up experiments
- Documenting, summarizing and presenting findings in individual and group meetings
- Consulting with team leader and other scientists on priorities, methods, and timelines
- Maintaining a detailed organizational plan and record to ensure successful and timely completion of required tasks.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related field and an interest in gene regulation.
- 2+ years of experience in a research laboratory
- Strong technical knowledge of and experience with experimental genomics and genome engineering methods
- Experience with molecular cloning a plus
- Experience with mammalian cell culture and protein expression a plus
- Experience with next-generation sequencing, FACS, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) a plus
Time Commitment
Full-time, with a wo-year minimum commitment required.
Compensation
TBD
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