Research Lab Technician - Inner ear dev, hearing loss and treatment dev

Education
Bachelor's Degree required

Experience
Prior laboratory experience, either through academic coursework, internships, or employment. 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and instruments used in research experiments.
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and scientific software tools.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey experimental procedures, results, and challenges.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under the general supervision of the investigator, performs laboratory experiments including: cell culture, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, general biochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.

2. Performs general laboratory animal work.

3. Consults with the investigator as experiments proceed, and with approval, implements necessary adjustments in experimental design.

4. Records, reviews, and analyzes test results. Assesses quality of data and repeats tests as necessary to determine reproducibility of results.

5. Performs literature searches and helps to prepare presentations and written articles for publication; prepares literature for journal club presentations.

6. Maintains common laboratory supplies, solutions, and buffers.

7. Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents, buffers, and cell culture media.

8. Performs routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.

9. Orders laboratory supplies as necessary within budgetary limits.

10. Ensures compliance with institutional and federal guidelines in health, safety and animal work.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in biological/physical science.

2. Experience in a directly related research setting preferred.

3. Willingness to work with animal models.

4. Two-year commitment

Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Ability to work well with others in an open laboratory environment.

2. Ability to exercise sound judgment with respect to laboratory safety.

3. Ability to learn quickly and perform a variety of laboratory procedures including: cell culture, sterile technique, DNA/RNA isolation, and PCR.

4. Ability to learn and perform basic handling of laboratory mice.

5. Knowledge of guidelines for ethical research practice and conduct.

6. Ability to assess quality of data and to trouble-shoot technical challenges.

7. Ability to perform experiments and represent data in detailed, thorough and precise manner.

8. High degree of computer literacy.

9. Good oral and written communication skills.

Please email a curriculum vitae and names of three references to:

David Jung, MD, PhD, FACS

David_jung@meei.harvard.edu