Technical Associate I, Chung Lab

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Technical Associate I in the Chung Lab at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory is an early-career scientist or engineer with a multidisciplinary background in areas such as chemical engineering, materials engineering, neuroscience, or optics. The role supports protocol development and optimization, as well as data generation for a large NIH UM1 center working to map human and non-human primate brain atlases. The center’s technology pipeline includes novel tissue-processing methods, molecular-probe labeling, and volumetric optical imaging techniques.

The technician works closely with senior lab members and the Principal Investigator to support the research project’s operations. Work includes molecular-probe validation and the generation of quantitative proteomic and transcriptomic data from brain tissue. The position may suit individuals planning to pursue medical school or graduate study in a scientific discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field, such as chemical engineering, materials sciences, biology, chemistry, or neuroscience.
• At least two years of previous laboratory experience.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment operation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and practices.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on research experience.
• Familiarity with data analysis software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Support experiments and research activities.
• Maintain the laboratory and manage equipment.
• Collect data and handle samples.
• Collaborate with researchers, colleagues, and external partners.
• Prepare documentation and reports.
• Perform quality control on data and experiments.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Contribute to protocol development and optimization, molecular-probe validation, and quantitative proteomic and transcriptomic data generation from brain tissue.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level