JOB DESCRIPTION

JobTitle:Research TechnicianI

JobCode:000319 Salary Plan: Nonexempt Lab:Yu

Direct Supervisor: Xu Yu

Employing Hospital and Department:

Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard

Minimum degree and field of knowledge: BS/BA

Years experience required: 0 – 2 years experience

Summary:

Two positions are open for full time technicians in the Yu Lab at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard. The candidates will assist in research on pathogenesis and viral persistence during HIV-1 infection. Knowledge gained from these studies will help guide the design of more effective vaccines and treatments against various infectious pathogens, including HIV and Influenza.

Job Duties:

Under the direction of the PI and research staff, the candidates are expected to independently carry out daily activities of the laboratory.

  • Perform assays utilizing standard techniques (cloning, DNA, and RNA extraction & analysis, antibody staining, quantitative PCR)
  • Cell/tissue processing andmaintenance
  • Independently perform routine and non-routine experiments which are moderate tocomplex
  • Ensure quality control of equipment, reagents, and cellularcomponents
  • Participate in on-going quality control/assuranceprograms
  • Ordering and inventory of laboratory supplies and reagent/samplelogs.

Qualifications:

  • 0 - 2 yearsexperience
  • Good organizational skills and excellent attention todetails
  • Must be willing to learn andgrow
  • Excellent documentationskills
  • Ability to perform as a teammember
  • Must have good interpersonalskills

Contact: Mr. Kevin Einkauf:

The above job description details the major duties and qualifications of the listed position. The employee hired to this position confirms that he/she is able to perform all duties outlined.

Although the specific duties and responsibilities of these positions may vary slightly, the supervisor of this position will ensure that the employee hired to this position is trained and qualified to complete each task assigned. If the duties or responsibilities of this position need to change significantly, then the supervisor must submit an updated job description to the Office Manager for review.




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