What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician position at Massachusetts Eye and Ear?
Research Assistant
A Harvard Medical School laboratory studying retinal disease is seeking a Research Assistant. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to carry out a broad range of advanced molecular research techniques and procedures to help understand how we can save retinas from degeneration and slow or prevent the onset of blindness. We carry out experiments addressing the molecular basis of photoreceptor degeneration and rescue, utilizing expertise in a wide range of laboratory techniques including molecular biology, transcriptome profiling, in situ hybridization, histology and immunostaining, confocal microscopy, and tissue culture. Candidates must be comfortable with mouse work. Experience with molecular biology techniques and micro dissection are a plus. Supervision will be provided by a clinician-‐scientist retinal surgeon at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston and Harvard Medical School. We seek a qualified candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and some laboratory experience.