Lab Research Technician: Cilia Biology & Imaging

Harvard University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University’s Brown Lab in HMS seeks a motivated research technician to support an industry-funded project on primary cilia and obesity. Join a world-class biomedical community and contribute to cutting-edge basic research.

You will perform routine mammalian cell culture, immunofluorescence microscopy, and assist with advanced imaging, data analysis, and lab operations. This role offers training in cell biology, imaging, and genomics approaches, ideal for those considering graduate or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cell biology or biochemistry or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and imaging techniques.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and reliability skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mammalian cell culture.
• Perform immunofluorescence microscopy and basic quantitative analysis.
• Assist with complex experiments (CRISPR editing and proteomics).
• Maintain accurate, well-organized experimental records.
• Contribute to reports and publications.
• Support daily lab operations, including reagent prep, inventory and ordering.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Immunofluorescence microscopy

CRISPR editing

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in cell biology or biochemistry

Tools

CRISPR

Proteomics workflows

Molecular cloning

Job description

Harvard University’s Brown Lab in HMS seeks a motivated research technician to support an industry-funded project on primary cilia and obesity. Join a world-class biomedical community and contribute to cutting-edge basic research.

You will perform routine mammalian cell culture, immunofluorescence microscopy, and assist with advanced imaging, data analysis, and lab operations. This role offers training in cell biology, imaging, and genomics approaches, ideal for those considering graduate or