Research Core Scientist

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and at least one year of relevant work experience; OR
• A minimum of five years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with flow cytometry and cell sorting.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service including patience with new researchers and ability to communicate complex, technical material verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and have a willingness to learn and implement new techniques.

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 analysis, and data storage.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level