Technical Associate I

MIT • Cambridge, MA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Associate I works in a dynamic and creative lab at the interface of computational and experimental research to help dissect the mechanisms underlying the genetics of cancer, neurodegenerative, neuropsychiatric, and immune diseases by refining and validating biological hypotheses to generate new datasets for computational analysis. This role will develop a deep understanding of the project(s) to assist with experimental and project planning. The associate will be responsible for the experimental execution of high-level research objectives and applying advanced research skills in broad areas of assignments and related fields under the supervision of the project coordinator, research scientists, and other researchers in the lab to plan projects, prioritize tasks, and achieve goals in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field.
• Experience in performing molecular biology and next generation sequencing experiments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to convey information to others in a concise manner and to ensure understanding.
• Knowledge of how to identify and select appropriate tools, data, and analysis techniques to diagnose problems and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the project(s) to assist with experimental and project planning.
• Be responsible for the experimental execution of high-level research objectives.
• Apply advanced research skills in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Plan projects, prioritize tasks, and achieve goals in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

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