Howard Hughes Medical Institute Hh
Research Technician - Horvitz Lab
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Principal
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
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About the role
- The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all.
- We are actively seeking a Research Technician to join the laboratory of Dr.
- Robert Horvitz at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA.
Responsibilities
- Career mentorship to support professional growth and help you achieve your long-term goals
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, with a strong academic record
- Experience in a research laboratory beyond coursework (e.g., experience gained as an undergraduate) and ambition to become a professional biological researcher.
- attention to detail, including ability to follow protocols and rigorous documentation skills necessary in a professional laboratory setting
- ability to work both with others and independently
- The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
- Completed coursework in biology, statistics, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or cell biology.
- Demonstrable organizational, critical-thinking, time-management, and verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail, including ability to follow protocols and rigorous documentation skills necessary in a professional laboratory setting; ability to work both with others and independently; and awareness of and ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
Nice to have
- experience with molecular cloning
- basic computational skills for data processing and presentation (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ImageJ, etc.)
- experience with C. elegans would be helpful, but is not essential.
- Physical Requirements
- Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time
- reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s)
- dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard
- communication skills using the spoken word
Compensation
- Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs.
- HHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data.
- Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.
Benefits
- A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Compensation and Benefits
Company info
- Together, we are unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.
- We are actively seeking a Research Technician to join the laboratory of Dr. H. Robert Horvitz at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA.
- Please include the following as part of your application:
Equal opportunity
- Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation.
- Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
- HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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