Harvard University – Instrumentation Specialist (DNA Sequencing)
Auto req ID 36627BR
Business Title Instrumentation Specialist
School/Unit Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Location USA - MA - Cambridge
Time Status Full-time
Schedule 35 hours per week
Department FAS Science Operations
Salary Grade 057
Union 00 - Non Union
Duties & Responsibilities: We are seeking an Instrument Specialist to support sequencing technologies in the Bauer Core Facility (Harvard University Division of Science). Duties include: preparing and assessing the quality and quantity of libraries for Illumina sequencing from various sample sources; training and supporting researchers who prepare their own samples for sequencing; operating Illumina HiSeq, NextSeq, and ABI3730xl instruments. The Instrument Specialist must work closely with other members of the sequencing team to hand-off samples and information to keep the sequencing pipeline working smoothly. He or she may be asked to help support users on other center instruments and techniques.
Basic Qualifications: A BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biology, or Engineering and at least three years of laboratory experience is required.
Additional Qualifications: DNA sequencing experience is required. Illumina library preparation experience is preferred. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
Additional Information: All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please apply at http://hr.harvard.edu/jobs.
Auto req ID 36627BR
Business Title Instrumentation Specialist
School/Unit Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Location USA - MA - Cambridge
Time Status Full-time
Schedule 35 hours per week
Department FAS Science Operations
Salary Grade 057
Union 00 - Non Union
Duties & Responsibilities: We are seeking an Instrument Specialist to support sequencing technologies in the Bauer Core Facility (Harvard University Division of Science). Duties include: preparing and assessing the quality and quantity of libraries for Illumina sequencing from various sample sources; training and supporting researchers who prepare their own samples for sequencing; operating Illumina HiSeq, NextSeq, and ABI3730xl instruments. The Instrument Specialist must work closely with other members of the sequencing team to hand-off samples and information to keep the sequencing pipeline working smoothly. He or she may be asked to help support users on other center instruments and techniques.
Basic Qualifications: A BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biology, or Engineering and at least three years of laboratory experience is required.
Additional Qualifications: DNA sequencing experience is required. Illumina library preparation experience is preferred. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
Additional Information: All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please apply at http://hr.harvard.edu/jobs.