Sr. Research Support Associate, Case Lab

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Sr. Research Support Associate will support a growing research team investigating cell signaling and biomolecular condensates. The primary responsibility is recombinant protein production for a federally funded project developing high-throughput technologies to study biomolecular condensates.

The associate will collaborate with the project lead and researchers across multiple laboratories to produce large quantities of proteins in parallel, optimize purification methods, and establish standardized, efficient workflows. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance, funding availability, and programmatic needs.

Requirements

• At least one year of laboratory research experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Accurate record-keeping, safety awareness, and ability to multitask.
• High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Protein expression, purification, or chromatography experience.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform bacterial transformation and protein expression using E. coli.
• Scale up cultures, lyse cells, and purify proteins using automated ÄKTA (FPLC) chromatography systems.
• Fluorescently label purified proteins.
• Perform protein quality control using SDS-PAGE.
• Maintain accurate protein inventories and experimental records.
• Collaborate with the project lead and researchers across multiple laboratories to produce proteins in parallel, optimize purification methods, and establish standardized, efficient workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED