Laboratory Operations Coordinator

Company: Broad Institute
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

The Broad Institute is an amazing place - we apply our deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease. Through our partnerships with MIT, Harvard, and the Harvard teaching hospitals, we've become a worldwide hub of cutting-edge biomedical science. About the Lab: This is a unique opportunity to join the Chen lab, a new core faculty laboratory at the Broad Institute that is developing methods for studying differences in developing novel genomic tools for studying the spatial organization of tissues. We operate in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, with ample learning and growth opportunities as we build our team.-- We are pioneering tools to perform genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptomic assays in situ. These readouts are combining microscopy and next generation sequencing readouts, revealing a wealth of information about how the genome, epigenome, and transcriptome are organized in the spatial organization of cells and tissues, and how they work together to produce complex cellular behaviors.-- About the Position: We are looking for a motivated Laboratory Operations Coordinator to help the group grow and manage logistics.-- Key responsibilities include:-- Place and distribute orders for lab supplies and reagents across multiple user interfaces; Maintain institutional protocols for lab space, experiments, and animal work; Assess, set-up, locate, re-locate, and maintain current and new laboratory equipment, and maintain usage calendars associated with said equipment; Maintain a clean and safe work environment; Onboard lab members into lab environment; Develop and maintain lab infrastructure; Set up and maintain inventories of supplies and reagents that are shared across different projects in the lab; Communicate with bench scientists regarding logistical and administrative issues in the lab, sometimes by presenting at group meeting; Anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve problems associated with work within the laboratory setting, including occasional off-hours response to laboratory emergencies; Track, pack, ship, and maintain records regarding the transfer of intellectual property/biological materials to collaborators within and outside of the Broad Institute; Carries out routine molecular biology experiments as needed; Assist with other duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree (0-3 years relevant experience) Experience with basic molecular biology and lab environment Desire to work in a highly collaborative and complex laboratory environment Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent customer-service and problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize on-the-fly and change gears quickly between tasks Experience and comfort with Google- and Microsoft-based platforms such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. and push/pull 200lbs. The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Check out this video for a look into our community! Posted 4 Days Ago Full time 3451 About Us The Broad Institute is pioneering a new model of collaborative biomedical science to transform biology and medicine. To do that, we have created a unique community of amazing, creative people - "Broadies" - each with a passion for pushing scientific frontiers. Broadies have a diverse collection of talents, expertise, and backgrounds, creating a rich collaborative environment for solving intractable scientific problems. We are always looking for new team members within Research , Computational Biology , Software Engineering , and Administration to help us tackle important problems at the cutting edge of science. Why Broad? It comes down to our culture . Our community transcends academic and organizational barriers, encouraging different points of view and making all Broadies part of something meaningful. If ours is a community you would want to be a part of, then please apply!

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