Research Assistant I Lab
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Requirements
- College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in biochemistry, cell biology, or a related discipline.
- At least one year related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience).
- Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Familiarity with experimental design, buffer and reagent preparation, and basic protein biochemistry.
- Excellent organizational skills are essential, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
- Term: 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.
- 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.
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- Staying Informed About Your Application: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to reach out right away, but you can track your status anytime through the Careers@Harvard portal.
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- Work Format Details
- This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. 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
Additional Information
The Kruse lab in the Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School seeks a Research Assistant to perform routine laboratory experiments, including molecular biology and biochemistry experiments, in support of research on novel antibiotic targets. Other responsibilities include assisting with more complex experiments, careful record keeping, and assistance with overall lab organization and operations such as managing supply inventory. Work in the Kruse lab centers on understanding membrane protein structure and function, and this position will primarily focus on bacterial membrane proteins with potential value for antibiotic drug discovery. Experiments will include bacterial cell culture, cloning, protein expression and purification, and antibody purification. For more details regarding research in the Kruse lab, please see the lab website ( http://kruse.hms.harvard.edu/ ). Under specific direction, the Research Assistant will be responsible for: Performing routine experiments (e.g., bacterial cell culture and harvesting). Assisting with complex experiments led by postdoctoral fellows or other lab members (e.g., a membrane protein purification). Record keeping and basic office work. Lab operations support (inventory, ordering, etc.).
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