Research Technician - Horvitz Lab

## Research Technician - Horvitz Lab Apply locations:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
R-4250

Primary Work Address: 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139## Current HHMI Employees,  to apply via your Workday account.
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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.This individual will join an integrative team studying molecular mechanisms of cellular fate determination and programmed cell death using the nematode roundworm
* Caenorhabditis elegans* (

* C. elegans*). The team uses genetic, molecular, cell biological, and behavioral approaches. More information can be found at the following website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-horvitz
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* Please note:

This is a fixed-term position with an anticipated end date not to exceed August 31, 2027, aligned with current HHMI funding for the lab.
**** Application Instructions
** Please include the following as part of your application:
* 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
** What We Provide
*** 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.
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* What You Will Do:

*** Mutagenesis screens
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* 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
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* What You Bring:

*** 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.
** Physical Requirements
** Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

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