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Position Description

• Prepare lab reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipment
• Perform mouse husbandry tasks
• Perform laboratory experiments utilizing standard techniques including mouse behavioral assays, immunohistochemical analysis, microscopy, and genotyping.
• Assists in the design of laboratory experiments, techniques, and protocols
• Processes, organizes, summarizes, and reports experimental data using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet, or statistical software applications or program platforms.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings and journal clubs
• Instruct and assist other staff and students in basic laboratory techniques
• Perform related lab duties such as processing orders/invoices, maintaining and cleaning equipment, preparing common stock solutions, ordering and restocking supplies, and keeping a clean laboratory environment.

Basic Qualifications

College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in a related discipline.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated competence in mouse work including husbandry and genotyping.
• Ability to perform, analyze and resolve technical issues related to mouse work.
• Must be able to work independently in the lab as well as under direction of the lead investigator.
• Excellent communication skills. Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise others.
• Ability to work independently and display initiative to introduce innovations to research study.
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions. Ability to prioritize tasks and set deadlines.
• Functions with speed, precision and an understanding of theory behind procedures.

Additional Information

This is an in-person position based on our campus in Boston.

This is a 12-month term appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent on funding.

Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Benefits

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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format

On-Site


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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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