Research Assistant I - Lab at HarvardUniversity

Job Summary: The Song laboratory studies the genetic basis of how the human brain evolved and how its evolution affects neurological diseases in modern humans. We are seeking a Research Assistant I who will, under supervision, performs a variety of basic and general laboratory research and clerical tasks, including tissue culture, mouse husbandry, molecular biology methods, and sequencing library preparation. Job-Specific Responsibilities: 1.     Assists in the design of laboratory experiments, techniques, and protocols; 2.     Performs laboratory experiments utilizing standard techniques and equipment; 3.     Processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting experiment results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms; 4.     Performs related laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and cleaning equipment and ordering supplies; 5.     Processes orders or invoices, or undertake other clerical and simple accounting duties under the direction of administrative personnel.   Working Conditions:   • This position is based on campus in Cambridge, MA. • Work will be performed at a bench, in the tissue culture room, in the animal facility, or at a desk within the Song laboratory, as needed. Physical Requirements: • Duties may involve standing for extended periods of time and sitting using near vision for reading and computer use for extended periods of time. • May be required to lift, move and transport related research equipment.