careers

Free Epigenetics News Career Board Goes Live

Monday, June 11th, 2007

Since launching Epigenetics News in March 2006, I have received countless e-mails from companies and laboratories requesting information on posting an open position at the blog. On a few occasions I have posted the job opening here, but after looking for a better solution I chose to set up a separate job board for epigenetics-related [...]

Affinity Seeks Epigenomics Scientist in San Diego, CA

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

Affinity Scientific, a scientific staffing and recruitment firm, is seeking qualified candidates for a scientist in research and development with epigenomics experience.
The following is a reprint of the position information as supplied by Affinity Scientific.
Scientist - Epigenomics
POSITION PURPOSE:
The position requires responsibility for planning and executing research and development projects and collaborations in the Molecular Applications [...]

10 Best Ways to Save Time at the Lab Bench

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

I’ve been working in research labs for the past 3+ years now. During that time, I’ve picked up on some great ways to save time when working at the bench. Here’s my 10 best tips:
1. Don’t Make It, Steal It. If you don’t have a reagent already made for your procedure, “borrow” it from the [...]

A Student’s Guide to Working in a Research Lab

Sunday, December 17th, 2006

I’m now working in my third research lab as an undergraduate student. I wasn’t fired from either of the previous two positions. Rather, I switched positions as better opportunities became available.Many students find it difficult to find employment in a research lab. I didn’t. Here’s a few tips that may help students out there find [...]

Harvard Epidemiologist Seeks Postdoc in Epigenetics

Monday, December 11th, 2006

Dr. Karin Michels, an associate professor of Harvard Medical School and clinical epidemiologist of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for her lab in Boston, MA.

Open Position in Epigenetics at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Dr. Janet Partridge, an assistant member in the biochemistry department of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, has notified us of an opening for a postdoctoral fellow/research technician in her lab.

Scientists in Training: The Experience Dilemma

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

I happened to be browsing the science blogosphere and came across a couple of interesting commentaries from Sandra Porter at Discovering Biology in a Digital World about the lack of opportunities for high school and college students to gain real world experience in the realm of biotechnology and lab research.
While I am in strong agreement [...]

Epigenomics Seeking Scientist in Seattle

Sunday, April 2nd, 2006

Germany-based Epigenomics AG, which is at the forefront of developing assays for studying and diagnosing the link between epigenetic factors and disease, is looking for a qualified scientist for clinical assay development in its screening group in Seattle, WA.