Job description

The laboratory technician will carry out experiments to examine the assembly of nucleosomes with the Sp lesion and the excision of the Sp lesion from those assemblies. They will also manage the supplies, facilities, instruments, and undergraduate researchers in the laboratory.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Carry out experiments proposed in NIH grant “Effect of the Spiroiminodihydantoin Lesion on DNA Base Pair Opening Dynamics, Nucleosome Assembly, and Base Excision Repair”
• Order chemicals and supplies, track orders, insure appropriate storage on arrival, keep track of expenditures, and approve payment in Workday.
• Keep lab clean and orderly, including overseeing cleanup by student researchers and insuring proper waste disposal.
• Synthesize, purify, and characterize DNA oligonucleotide assemblies and protein complexes.
• Keep equipment and instruments running, including cleaning and repairing small equipment and calibrating pipettes, requesting repairs and updates by LTS and Science Center staff, and ordering and supervising outside repair services as necessary.
• Supervise undergraduate researchers to assure general compliance to safety guidelines, written lab protocols and SOP’s, and appropriate notetaking and file storage protocols.

Performance Profile

• Regular, timely, and clear communication about accomplishments.
• Careful note‐taking and file storage to document all experiments.
• Consistent measurement of controls.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Supervise undergraduate researchers to assure general compliance to safety guidelines, written lab protocols and SOP’s, and appropriate note‐taking and file storage protocols.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry or allied field.

Experience Required

• >1 year of undergraduate research experience in biochemistry of nucleic acids

Skills and Abilities Required

• Experience with high pressure liquid chromatography, MALDI‐TOF mass spectrometry, gel electrophoresis, and fluorescence spectroscopy.

Other

• Ability to amicably but confidently oversee a diverse group of undergraduate researchers, providing constructive criticism where necessary but also encouragement.
• All employees hired after August 2, 2021 are required to upload proof of vaccination and booster against COVID‐19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations.
• This position requires residency in one of the following states, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, or Maine.

Wellesley College offers a wide variety of benefits programs and resources to its employees, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Following one year of employment, Wellesley College will contribute up to 10.5% towards your 403B plan for eligible employees
• Resources to navigate student loan forgiveness
• Free use of the athletic/fitness facilities, including onsite and virtual fitness classes
• Free on-site parking in an enclosed parking garage

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $26.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wellesley Hills, MA 02481: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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