Stem Cell Lab Technician for Neurobiology Research

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Support for families and caregivers

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Laboratory Technician to maintain human pluripotent stem cells and 3D cerebral organoids for studying cortical development and neurodevelopmental disorders in vitro. This role involves careful record-keeping, sample preparation, and contributing to molecular/phenotypic analyses within a collaborative lab setting.

The position offers direct training from postdocs, a 1-year term, and a 35-hour work week, with a focus on rigorous scientific work in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience with basic biological laboratory techniques is required.
• BS/BA in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of directly related, full-time experience in a research lab is strongly recommended. Extensive part-time research experience will also be considered.
• Prior experience with mammalian cell culture, especially stem cell and neuronal cultures, is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail are required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and with external contacts in a fast-paced environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Record results of experiments, prepare material for analysis and diagnosis.
• Assist with performing molecular/phenotypic characterizations, and tissue histology.
• Assist with and perform other related duties and general laboratory tasks as needed.
• Direct training by postdocs in the lab will be provided.

Skills

Biology lab techniques

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

BS/BA in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience or related field

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Laboratory Technician to maintain human pluripotent stem cells and 3D cerebral organoids for studying cortical development and neurodevelopmental disorders in vitro. This role involves careful record-keeping, sample preparation, and contributing to molecular/phenotypic analyses within a collaborative lab setting.

The position offers direct training from postdocs, a 1-year term, and a 35-hour work week, with a focus on rigorous scientific work in a dynamic