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Molecular Biologist II (Cambridge)
By | November 17, 2008
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard seeks a Molecular Biologist II to support the goals of the Molecular Biology Production Group within the Sequencing Platform in a high-throughput genome sequencing laboratory. Responsible, together with the groups Research Scientist, for production projects that may require extensive troubleshooting and non-standard methods. Continuously optimize existing technical procedures and troubleshoots production projects to support the goals of the Sequencing Platform. Effectively multitask and manages time to design and perform bench level experiments and projects. Assist in the development and implementation of new technologies developed by, or in collaboration with, the Scientific Affairs team. Assists in the investigation of scientific questions related to special projects and/or non-standard methods, as requested from the end-user side of the sequencing field. Use your scientific expertise to serve as technical resource with regards to troubleshooting, and to advise team members on production and development matters as needed.
Requirements: M.S. and a minimum of five years experience in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field required. PhD preferred. Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant professional experience in a molecular biology environment required. Experience in a high-throughput laboratory a plus. Solid knowledge of DNA cloning and sequencing, PCR and RT-PCR, isolation of high-molecular weight genomic DNA from various organisms (e.g. mammals, plants, fungi, bacteria), construction of small-insert (plasmid) and large-insert (Fosmids, Cosmids, BACs) genomic libraries and of cDNA libraries, and vector design and construction. Strong background in the latest molecular biology and genomics methodology a must. Experience with BAC libraries a plus. Experience with development of new technologies required.
Interested applicants may apply online at http://www.broad.mit.edu/info/careers/ and reference job number MIT-00005798. Please indicate that you located this position on Craigslist.org. EOE.
PROFILE: the Broad Institute was founded to empower scientists of all kinds to work together on difficult, diverse, critical genomic and biomedical challenges. The Institute offers comprehensive benefits including:
* Competitive pay
* Medical, dental, life insurance plans
* 401(k) plan with matching contributions
* Tuition assistance plan
* Four weeks of vacation after one year
* T-Pass subsidy program
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