Senior Research Support Associate

MIT • Cambridge, MA

30d

About The Position

SENIOR RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE , Biology-Case Lab , to join a growing research team studying cell signaling using quantitative experimental approaches from biochemistry, molecular biophysics, and cell biology to study transmembrane signaling pathways and how they are misregulated in diseases like cancer. The work will involve molecular cloning, protein expression, protein purification, and mammalian tissue culture. Will assist with day-to-day operational tasks including inventory management, general lab management, safety compliance, and reagent maintenance.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of bench experience in a research lab, this may include experience gained as an undergraduate
• strong organizational, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• excellent time management and verbal and written communication skills
• demonstrated attention to detail
• self-direction and motivation
• ability to work with colleagues to achieve project goals
• practiced documentation skills
• awareness of and ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
• ability to respond to a rapidly evolving work environment involving concurrent projects and responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in biology, biochemistry, or chemistry
• experience with molecular cloning, protein purification, or mammalian tissue culture

Responsibilities

• molecular cloning
• protein expression
• protein purification
• mammalian tissue culture
• inventory management
• general lab management
• safety compliance
• reagent maintenance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees