Technical Associate I, Langer Lab

MIT•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I , LANGER LAB , Koch Institute (KI) for Integrative Cancer Research (multiple openings), to join the Jaklenec Group and support our interdisciplinary and dynamic team with the development of metal–organic framework (MOF)-based platforms for micronutrient delivery; and focus on executing experimental pipeline spanning material synthesis and characterization, food integration, and biological evaluation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or a related field
two years of specialized lab experience (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate)
experience with any of the following topics including MOF materials synthesis, nanoparticles, nutrients delivery, biomaterials, or chemistry is highly valued
basic familiarity with at least one materials characterization technique (e.g., PXRD, SEM, ICP-MS)
willingness to work on biological experiments and work at the interface of applied materials systems relevant to global health
experience working with and maintaining technical instruments/equipment
comfort summarizing and reporting results to researchers
demonstrated commitment to exceeding quality standards and producing accurate, high-quality work
strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and communication skills
practiced documentation skills
awareness of basic safety issues and ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
willingness to learn new scientific tools and techniques quickly
able to work independently and as part of a team
multitask
plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments/experiments simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience with MOFs/nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, and/or biological experiments such as cell culture, in vitro assays, or animal studies
interest in translational research at the interface of materials and global health