Position Description

The Sharpe laboratory at Harvard Medical School seeks a highly motivated individual to support research that uses mouse perturbation technology for conducting forward genetic screens for discovery of novel immunotherapy targets for cancer. This individual will, under nominal direction, perform and/or coordinate a wide range of laboratory research procedures and conduct a variety of complex support tasks for this project including generation of KO T cells, CRISPR screens, 10x scRNAseq, and maintaining transgenic mouse strains. This individual will perform an array of laboratory techniques (including isolation of T cells, lentiviral transduction, multiparameter flow cytometry, and molecular approaches such as cloning, CRISPR, DNA isolation) independently, reporting results to a supervisor.

Basic Qualifications

College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in a related discipline. 1+ years related work experience

Working Conditions

Must be willing to work with mice.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in related discipline preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 2 years of laboratory experience required.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, cell culture, or animals strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain careful records of experiments;
• Meticulous work habits with extreme attention to detail.
• Possesses strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrates experience with multi-tasking and troubleshooting.
• Has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative and is invested in the success of research projects.

Additional Information

This is a one-year term position with possibility of extension, contingent on work performance and continued funding to support the position.

Offer is contingent on successful completion of pre-placement medical evaluation.

This is an in-person position based on our campus in Boston. 

Harvard requires COVID vaccination for all Harvard community members. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/. 

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

Harvard University offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, incredibly affordable classes directly at the Harvard Extension School, and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
• Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
• Wellness options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complementary health services.
• Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events, and many discounts throughout metro Boston.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values

 

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.