From owner-celegans@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Wed Apr 19 16:02:34 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id F080F17B10; Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:02:32 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id 9547B17AA4; Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:02:30 +0100 (BST) To: celegans@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.celegans Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:22:34 +0100 From: ryder@WPI.EDU (liz ryder) Subject: Laboratory technician position available Organization: BIOSCI/MRC Human Genome Mapping Project Resource Centre Message-Id: <20000419150230.9547B17AA4@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Sender: owner-celegans@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk Applications are invited for a Laboratory Research Technician at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Situated in Worcester, MA, WPI is an innovative technological university of engineering, science, management, the humanities and arts, and the social sciences with an enrollment of 2,700 undergraduate and about 1100 full-time and part-time graduate students. The successful candidate will assist with research projects and act as general lab manager for the Ryder laboratory. We study the development of sensory maps in the nervous sytem, using the nematode C. elegans as a model organism. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.wpi.edu/+Bio/People/ryder.html. We seek an enthusiastic person with a strong interest in science who is able to work independently. Responsibilities will include active participation in ongoing research projects in the laboratory using techniques such as microinjection of DNA to create transgenic animals, PCR, northern analysis, and genetic screens. The successful applicant will also be in charge of general laboratory operations, such as maintaining laboratory stocks and ordering supplies. A B.S. in a biological science is required. Previous research experience is desirable. Salary range: $25-28K. WPI offers a smoke free environment. An excellent benefits package includes health insurance, family tuition reimbursement, and generous vacations. Interested candidates should submit a C.V. and names and contact information of three references to Dr. Elizabeth Ryder, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, 100 Institute Rd., Worcester, MA 01609. You may fax your information to 508-831-5936 or email: ryder@wpi.edu. To enrich education through diversity, WPI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Liz Ryder Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dept. of Biology and Biotechnology Salisbury Laboratories Worcester, MA 01609 ryder@wpi.edu Tel: 508-831-6011 FAX: 508-831-5936 --- .