Research Technician - Horvitz Lab

Primary Work Address: 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139

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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. As a biomedical research organization and philanthropy, HHMI supports a vibrant community of academic researchers, educators, students, and professionals. 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.

• A copy of your resume and a cover letter.
• Your university transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable if an official version is not available)
• A list of three professional references, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• The opportunity to join a vibrant research community at MIT
• Close collaboration with an interactive, multidisciplinary team of scientists, with opportunities to contribute to research publications
• Career mentorship to support professional growth and help you achieve your long-term goals
• An excellent opportunity for individuals considering graduate school, with potential for meaningful research contributions and authorship.

• Mutagenesis screens
• C. elegans strain creation (genetic crosses, CRISPR, transgenesis, PCR genotyping, etc.)
• Molecular cloning
• Microscopy (e.g., imaging fluorescent proteins in C. elegans)
• Data analysis (image processing, quantification, statistics, etc.)
• C. elegans husbandry (animal maintenance, etc.)
• Assist with general laboratory maintenance

• Bachelor's degree, with a strong academic record
• Completed coursework in biology, statistics, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or cell biology.
• Experience in a research laboratory beyond coursework (e.g., experience gained as an undergraduate) and ambition to become a professional biological researcher.
• 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.
• Preferred: 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.