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Employment Opportunities Frequently Asked Questions Questions or comments on Employment Opportunities?	Technical Assistant 02-0001030 Payroll Category Sponsored Research Staff Date Opened 10/10/2002 School/Organization School Of Science Department Department Of Biology Work Schedule M-F Work Hours 100% Shift First Salary Range* (Annual Salary based on full time work schedule) $0 - $0 *Starting salary typically occurs within the first half of the salary range and will be commensurate with applicant experience. If salary range reads $0 - $0, this indicates that the position is either research related and salary is dependent on funding and applicant experience, or is located at Endicott House (MIT's Conference Center). Salary Grade ED Full-time/Part-time F Job Description TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, Biology, to study cytoskeletal control of cell and neuronal growth cone motility. The research combines techniques in molecular and cellular biology, transgenesis, and high resolution imaging. The work involves organizing and maintaining mouse colonies; taking tissue specimens; and performing molecular biological techniques such as PCR and cloning, cell culture, and protein isolation. In addition to experimental work, will order lab supplies and assist with general lab maintenance. The opportunity to work on more advanced or independent projects exists. REQUIREMENTS: a bachelor's or master's degree in biological sciences. Experience with at least some of the following required: working with mice, DNA isolation, PCR, subcloning, mammalian cell culture, and protein purification. Experience with standard laboratory techniques needed, i.e., micropipeting, solution preparation, and gel electrophoresis. Experience working on one or more scientific projects preferred, especially those related to mouse development or cell biology. Good organizational and interpersonal skills essential. Evaluations by previous research supervisors should be available. 02-1030 Location Cambridge ONLINE RESUME ENTRY Technical Assistant 02-0001030 Please enter the appropriate information below and paste in your resume text below. A. Contact Information First Name * Middle Initial Last Name * Email Address Telephone Number B. Address Information Address City State Zip Code Are you legally authorized to accept employment in the United States? (Proof of employment eligibility will be required upon employment) Yes No C. Resume Information Submit Text of Resume in box Resumes and cover letters that are pasted in the fields must be in plain ASCII text with a maximum line width of 76 characters.  When you compose text, like a resume, in a word processing program, you can save the file that you are working on in ASCII by "saving" as a text only (.txt) file.  By following the tips for preparing a scannable resume, your information will be entered immediately into our Applicant database, no scanning required. D. Cover Letter Information (Submit Text of Cover Letter in box)   EMPLOYMENT POLICY MIT is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Questions or comments on Employment Opportunities?