Position Description

Responsibilities:

• Perform and analyze cell-based functional assays to study the activity of odorant receptors.
• Maintain mammalian and insect cell lines, generate baculovirus, and carry viral transduction of mammalian cells to produce cell pellets.
• Perform routine molecular biology techniques such as DNA extraction/purification, PCR, cloning (Gibson assembly), and site-directed mutagenesis.
• Actively contribute to research projects, including design and analysis of experiments, staying current on literature relevant to research areas, and presentation of data in laboratory meetings.
• Manage general lab operations including maintaining laboratory stocks, ordering supplies, buffer preparation, and compliance with lab safety.

Basic Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in Biochemistry, Neuroscience, or a related discipline.
• Previous laboratory-related work experience (relevant coursework may count towards experience).

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, and protein chemistry is advantageous.
• Experience with the following techniques is highly desirable: recombinant DNA techniques (PCR, cloning, mutagenesis), mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques, baculovirus production, SDS- PAGE, Western blot, ELISA.

Additional Information

This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position. 

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

Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety, and well-being of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to complete an attestation of having received their primary series COVID-19 vaccination prior to hire, as detailed on our COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage. Individuals may request exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons prior to completing the hiring process. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University’s COVID-19 Information Website.

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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