Senior Research Associate, In Vivo Beta Islet Team

$90,000 - $105,000/Yr

Sana Biotechnology - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Cambridge, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The role involves histological processing including tissue procurement, sectioning, and immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry of experimental tissues. Responsibilities also include microscopy and image analysis of processed samples, quantitative histology, and analysis of processed data. The position requires assuring the quality and integrity of all data collection and documentation, handling rodent models including blood draws for serum analysis, and ensuring compliance with all relevant lab safety and biosafety regulations. The candidate is expected to demonstrate Sana's core values and the attributes that support these core values: Lead from every seat, Thrive as a team, and Make it happen.

Responsibilities

• Histological processing including tissue procurement, sectioning, and immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry of experimental tissues
• Microscopy and image analysis of processed samples
• Quantitative histology and analysis of processed data
• Assuring the quality and integrity of all data collection and documentation
• Handling of rodent models, including blood draws for serum analysis
• Assuring compliance with all relevant lab safety and biosafety regulations
• Demonstrate Sana's core values and the attributes that support these core values

Requirements

• BA/MA in cell biology, stem cell biology, biotechnology, or related fields
• Extensive hands-on expertise in histology, methods necessary to assess transplanted animals, and microscopy (epifluorescent and confocal)
• Sufficient personal expertise to contribute towards the maintenance of both the histology and molecular lab environments
• Significant experience in cryosectioning, slide preparation, histopathological stains, immunocytochemistry, microscopy, and digital image analysis
• Understanding of in situ hybridization and spatial transcriptomic techniques
• Excellent interpersonal, communicative, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, and with standard programs for statistical analysis (e.g., GraphPad Prism), slide imaging, and quantitative histology (e.g., StereoInvestigator; Halo)

Nice-to-haves

• Background in pancreatic biology and/or endodermal development preferred

Benefits

• 100% coverage of employee health insurance
• Generous time-off including holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance protection
• Financial wellness programs including financial planning resources
• 401(k) Plan with an immediately vested employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Commuter subsidy
• Variety of wellness offerings