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Research Assistant

Hiring Organization:
Harvard Medical School

Date Posted:
2009-10-02

Position Description:
Visual neurophysiology lab seeks research technician. The main responsibilities will involve working with rhesus monkeys that are taking part in behavioral and physiological experiments. This will range from daily training sessions to general oversight of animal care to the preparation for and assistance with surgical procedures. Other duties will include general lab organization and maintaining stocks of supplies. Strong organizational skills are essential; experience with nonhuman primates is a big plus.

Qualifications/Experience:
Requirements include a Bachelor\'s degree in Biology, Engineering or a related discipline. The individual must be able to work collaboratively with laboratory, animal care, and administrative staff at all levels. Strong organizational skills are highly desired as is relevant experience in some or all of the following areas: handling and training non-human primates, surgical preparation and assistance.

Salary/funding:
$41,000 plus fringe benefits

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
negotiable

Term of Appointment:
until 3/31/2011

Application Deadline:
12/31/2009

Comments:
position available immediately

Contact Information:
Richard Born
220 Longwood Ave.
Boston, MA 02115-5701
USA

Telephone Number:
617-432-1307

Fax Number:
617-734-7557

Website:
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/bss/neuro/bornlab/

E-mail Address:
rborn@hms.harvard.edu