Technical Assistant II - Hrvatin Lab (Relocation Assistance Available!)

MIT Whitehead Institute•Cambridge, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position will involve extensive tissue culture work, work with lentiviruses, medium throughput chemical screening, metabolomic and transcriptomic assays. Designs and performs bench level experiments and small independent research projects to support scientific research objectives of a lab or group. Analyzes experimental data, addresses methodological problems in experimental protocols and results, and reports data to supervisor. Uses discretion in prioritizing and organizing workflow and in optimizing methodologies and results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a field directly related to the work.
2 years of experience working full-time in a research laboratory.
Proficient in basic lab techniques and principles of molecular biology required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree, at least one year of directly related, full time lab experience.
Knowledge of various scientific databases and publications preferred.

Responsibilities

Designs bench level experiments and small independent research projects in consultation with the Principal Investigator or other project manager.
Independently operates lab equipment and prepares and orders necessary supply stocks.
May work with vendors to address equipment, reagent, or supply issues.
Performs analysis of experimental results by identifying methodological problems and helping to identify and implement modifications in research protocols.
Documents, compiles, and assists in interpreting experimental data.
Reports data to supervisor in oral and written reports.
May assist Technical Associate or project manager with determining the order of research processes that best support essential project goals.
May consult scientific literature as needed.
Other tasks as required.