Harvard University
Higher Education
ResearchCoreScientist
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“Research Core Scientist at Harvard University. Skills: Flow cytometry, Cell sorting, Instrument maintenance. Perform instrument start-up. Perform instrument maintenance”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot instrument issues
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, Exposure to primary tissue, Exposure to cell lines, Exposure to infectious materials, Work in research environment with animals, Exposure to toxic materials, Exposure to radioactive materials, Exposure to carcinogenic materials, Exposure to compressed gases, Exposure to acids, Exposure to solvents, Exposure to vacuum pump oils, Exposure to other chemicals, Work nights, Work weekends, Lifting up to 50 pounds, Bending, Physical exertion, Repetitive motions, Standing for extended periods, Sitting for extended periods
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in scientific or engineering discipline and at least one year of relevant work, Minimum of five years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Nice to Have
Experience with flow cytometry and cell sorting, Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills, Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service, Ability to work independently, Be self-motivated, Willingness to learn and implement new techniques
What You'll Do.
Perform instrument start-up
Perform instrument maintenance
Perform instrument QC
Execute flow cytometry experiments
Execute cell sorting experiments
Interact daily with users
Help troubleshoot instrument issues
Perform lab inventory
Coordinate project submissions
Coordinate resource reservations
Coordinate software access
Coordinate data analysis
Coordinate data storage
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Research Computing and Informatics team members
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences? The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience. Job Summary: Execute a range of scientific research activities in a core facility including planning and conducting experiments, recording, and analyzing data, and provide training to researchers. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Executes a range of activities in a core facility with a primary focus on flow cytometry: * Independently performs instrument start-up, maintenance, and QC. * Independently executes flow cytometry and cell sorting experiments according to researchers’ specifications in a fee-for-service core facility. * Interacts daily with users of the core facility. * Supports researchers by helping them to troubleshoot instrument issues. * Performs lab inventory and stocking. * Partners with Research Computing and Informatics team members to help coordinate project submissions, resource reservations, software access, data
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