Research Support Associate, Anderson Lab

MIT•Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Research Support Associate will support the Anderson Lab at the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research. The lab studies nucleic acid-mediated in vivo and ex vivo genetic engineering using nucleic acids and CRISPR/Cas9. The associate will provide basic technical support for experimental studies in cultured cells and small rodents to understand nucleic acid delivery. The role includes preparing for and conducting basic laboratory experiments, performing standard lab techniques, and supporting laboratory and research projects or protocols. Additional duties may include literature searches; maintaining and preparing laboratory samples, stocks, supplies, equipment, and reagents; entering data and generating standardized reports using Excel and/or Word; maintaining detailed experiment records; and performing other duties as needed. This is a one-year, term-limited position with the possibility of an extension.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Computer and documentation skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Commitment to exceeding quality standards, providing exceptional service, and producing accurate, high-quality work.
Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
Willingness to work with animals.
Self-motivated, highly organized team player.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including comfort summarizing and reporting results to researchers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.
Exposure to a research laboratory.
Working knowledge of molecular biology and genetics.
Experience in at least one of the following: bacterial or mammalian cell culture, PCR, Sanger sequencing, Western blotting, flow cytometry, ELISA, RT-qPCR, histology, or ethical and humane use of animals, especially mice, in research.

Responsibilities

Prepare for and conduct basic laboratory experiments and perform standard lab techniques.
Support laboratory and research projects or protocols.
Formulate and characterize nanoparticles.
Perform cell culture and gene expression analyses, including RT-qPCR, ELISA, Western blotting, and flow cytometry.
Conduct imaging using bioluminescence, confocal microscopy, and fluorescence techniques.
Conduct rodent experiments, including administration, husbandry, and tissue harvesting.
Prepare and analyze histopathological samples.
Carry out routine literature searches as needed.
Maintain and prepare laboratory samples, stocks, supplies, equipment, and reagents.
Enter data and generate standardized reports using Excel and/or Word.
Maintain detailed records of experiments.
Perform other duties as needed.