• Technical Associate I, Fee Lab

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Technical Associate I, Fee Lab

     

    + Job Number: 24933

    + Functional Area: Research - Scientific

    + Department: McGovern Institute for Brain Research

    + School Area: Office of Provost

    + Employment Type: Full-Time

    + Employment Category: Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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    Posting Description

    TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, FEE LAB, McGovern Institute for Brain Research, to help manage the daily operations of the Fee Lab. The lab studies motor learning in a songbird model organism and performs multidisciplinary research on the neural mechanisms of vocal control in the zebra finch and designs novel tools and techniques, including miniature functional imaging and high-density electrophysiology, to perform neural recordings in freely behaving birds as they learn their songs through a process of vocal experimentation. Responsibilities include general laboratory organization and management, including purchasing and inventory control; managing the health and genetic diversity of a zebra finch colony; assuring compliance with animal welfare and environment, health, and safety (EHS) regulations; performing tissue histology and immunostaining; and management of a small computer network and data storage. The position offers an opportunity to directly participate in research projects, provided that the candidate is self-motivated and willing to learn. The Fee Lab is a small, friendly, supportive, and close-knit community that is excited about employing anyone who shares its scientific curiosity. Several of its previous lab managers have gone on to graduate school in STEM fields.

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of two years of relevant experience; familiarity with computer systems; comfort working with small animals as this work constitutes a large portion of the responsibilities; exposure to a research lab; and basic knowledge of general laboratory practices and procedures. PREFERRED: Experience with computer programming and electronics, mechanical skills and/or machine shop experience, and MATLAB or Python experience. Job #24933

     

    5/8/2025