Position Description

This project aims to decipher the molecular logic that underpins our sense of smell. Our goal is to develop high-throughput sequencing approaches to identify which odors activate which odorant receptors, and to develop approaches to monitor and manipulate how the nose develops.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out molecular experiments and research according to protocols given by lab members.
• Handle and maintain animal colonies.
• Find and test relevant protocols from primary literature.
• Analyze data and present results at lab meetings and during one-on-one meetings with the PI.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory.

Basic Qualifications

• College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in a related discipline, Previous laboratory experience. 1+ years of experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Previous laboratory experience 6 months to 1 year preferred.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting experiments.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Collaboration skills to work alongside others in the lab.
• Technical skills to set up equipment and use laboratory instruments.
• Passion for science and basic research.
• Excellent organization skills to record experiments/work/results in lab notebook.
• Collaboration skills to work with other people in the lab.
• Technical skills to set up equipment and use laboratory instruments.

Additional Information

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

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

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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