Jobs

Job Opportunities at iGEM Headquarters

To apply: send an email with a letter of intent and resume to jobs AT igem DOT org. Be sure to include the position of interest in the subject line.

Position: Administrative Assistant

iGEM is growing and iGEM Headquarters wants your help. As an iGEM administrative assistant you would be responsible for supporting iGEM Headquarters and the various iGEM programs.

• Areas of responsibility include:
  • Make all office administration duties run seamlessly.
  • Maintain a professional and pleasant demeanor while being the first point of contact for the iGEM community and guests, whether over the phone, in person, or online.
  • Be a part of an exciting, fun, and growing company. This also means thinking ahead and looking for opportunities to take on tasks.

• Candidates must have:
  • Superior attention to detail.
  • Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfort with technology. We are a Mac-friendly (preferred!) group, host our websites on Mediawiki, use image and video editing software...

• Start date: Spring/Summer 2012
• Duration: Temporary-to-permanent
• Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree (Biology, engineering, or related field a plus)
• Tasks/Project: OPEN -- see above
• Location: iGEM Headquarters - Cambridge, MA, USA (new office!)

Position: Intern

iGEM is growing and iGEM Headquarters wants your help. As an iGEM intern you would be working on "making iGEM better." Projects may include curating parts, web design, video production, developing educational materials. There is a lot to be done. What is your passion and how can you help make iGEM better? Let us know!

• Start date: Spring 2012
• Duration: 12-15 months
• Requirements:
  • Previous participation in iGEM
  • BA/MA in Biology or related field
• Tasks/Project: OPEN -- see above
• Details:
  • Paid internship
  • International applicants welcome
• Location: iGEM Headquarters - Cambridge, MA, USA (new office!)

Position: Generalist

• Start date: Rolling
• Duration: Flexible
• Responsibilities include:
  • Improving the quality of parts in the Registry (requires high-level knowledge of standard parts and biology)
  • Developing education materials
  • Developing instructional videos
  • Following the "make iGEM better" philosophy
• Requirements:
  • MA/PhD in Biology or related field
  • Experience with standard parts
• Location: iGEM Headquarters - Cambridge, MA, USA (new office!)