Technical Associate II, Biobanking/Tissue Engineering
About The Position
The Technical Associate II, Biobanking/Tissue Engineering will provide key technical support for biobanking cells from patient biopsies, cell and organoid culture, and laboratory assay activities. This role supports the endometriosis research team and a newly awarded NIH center grant focused on novel approach methodologies (NAMs) for Women’s Health. Responsibilities include the collection, processing (cell isolation), organization, tracking, storage, and use of human biospecimens and associated research workflows for studies of endometriosis and other gynecologic disorders, with potential interaction with clinical teams. The role will also support the development and application of patient-informed in vitro microphysiological systems and contribute to laboratory activities involving cell culture, 3D culture including organoids, ELISA, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, image analysis, and related assays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- A minimum of four years of biological research experience (which can include experience gained as an undergraduate).
- A minimum of two years of cell culture experience.
- Experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture.
- Experience handling and processing of human tissue or biospecimens.
- Experience with ELISA and other plate-based assays.
- Experience with immunostaining and immunofluorescence.
- Experience with sample tracking, recordkeeping, and laboratory documentation.
- Proficiency with standard laboratory equipment such as microscopes and spectrophotometers.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and excellent record keepers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Ability to maintain high standards of reproducibility and documentation.
- Proficiency with standard computer programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience with biobanking.
- Experience with human specimen handling.
- Experience with translational research.
- Experience with women’s health research.
- Experience with 3D culture.
- Experience with organoids.
- Experience with tissue engineering.
- Experience with microphysiological systems.
- Experience with biomaterials.
Responsibilities
- Support the collection, processing (cell isolation), organization, tracking, storage, and use of human biospecimens and associated research workflows for studies of endometriosis and other gynecologic disorders.
- Interact with clinical teams when necessary.
- Support development and application of patient-informed in vitro microphysiological systems.
- Contribute to laboratory activities involving cell culture, 3D culture including organoids, ELISA, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, image analysis, and related assays.
- Perform biobanking of cells from patient biopsies.
- Conduct cell and organoid culture.
- Perform laboratory assay activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
