Position Description

The Sharpe laboratory at Harvard Medical School seeks a highly motivated individual to support research in mouse and human tumor immunology. This individual will under specific direction perform a variety of laboratory techniques to investigate the functions of immunoregulatory pathways. Tasks that could be undertaken as a member of a project team include immunological techniques (immune cell isolation, assays of stromal, myeloid, and T cell function, cytokine ELISA assays, multiparameter flow cytometry), molecular biology procedures (PCR, RNA and/or DNA preparation from tissues), as well as bulk and single-cell RNASeq. Animal work (measuring tumors, weighing mice, survival bleeding, i.p. /s.c./ i.v. injections, generating chimeras) and mouse husbandry (colony maintenance, genotyping) is required. This individual will also handle under direction primary human samples (tissue dissociation, cellular isolation, and immunological assays). Individual will analyze and summarize data, organize into lab notebooks, and report experimental results weekly to their supervisor. This individual will assist with lab organization, maintenance of lab equipment, and lab safety activities.
 

Basic Qualifications

At least one-year of related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience).

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in a related discipline.
• Demonstrated abilities in molecular biology techniques, cell culture, and/or animals preferred, but not required.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a high level of initiative and investment in the success of research projects.
• Ability to maintain careful records of experiments; detail-oriented; meticulous work habits; possess strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; can take direction and work well as part of a team.

Additional Information

This is a two-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position. 

Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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EEO Statement

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