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Why join Harvard Medical School?
Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.
You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.
Job Description
The successful candidate for this position will support laboratory operations for an interdisciplinary scientific team that is working to uncover the genetic and biological basis of human brain function and of brain disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and Huntington’s disease.
The McCarroll Lab (http://mccarrolllab.org) invents and uses genomics-based approaches and technologies to study the brain, including methods we developed for analyzing gene expression in thousands of individual cells simultaneously. The lab values strong collaboration among team members in both experimental-laboratory roles (molecular genetics, genomics, neurobiology) and data science roles (statistics, software development). The lab is located in the New Research Building at the Harvard Medical School Longwood Campus.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist with day-to-day lab operations by helping to track and organize supplies and materials to ensure the lab remains stocked and prepared for experiments.
- Under supervision, contribute to laboratory experiments using established protocols.
- Help with ordering reagents and supplies as needed, including tracking usage in consultation with more senior lab members.
- Support the maintenance of the lab’s information and sample tracking systems, including entering data and assisting other lab members in locating samples or reagents.
- Help document tissue and sample receipt; assist with organizing freezers and sample inventories.
- Package and ship samples according to lab protocols, and assist with internal and external submissions.
- Help maintain laboratory equipment and assist in scheduling calibrations and repairs.
- Under the direction of the Lab Manager, participate in safety and compliance efforts, including preparing the lab for inspections.
- Assist with maintaining mouse colonies, including basic care and genotyping, under guidance.
- Perform other related tasks as directed by supervisor or more senior staff.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- At least one-year related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience).
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite preferred.
- The successful candidate will be highly organized, exhibit strong attention to detail, and able to collaborate with a diverse group including laboratory scientists, project managers, professional staff, and trainees.
Additional Information
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hrs. per week | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
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.
Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.
Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
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Work Format Details
This position is based on-site at a Harvard campus location. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 052. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.