• Technical Associate I

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Technical Associate I

     

    + Job Number: 24966

    + Functional Area: Research - Other

    + Department: Institute for Medical Eng. and Science

    + School Area: Engineering

    + Employment Type: Full-Time

    + Employment Category: Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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    Posting Description

    TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science, to join our interdisciplinary team focused on identifying novel antibodies through single B-cell sorting and improving/modifying their binding affinities via in vitro antibody maturation. Will perform laboratory research involving molecular cloning, protein expression and purification, and measurements of protein-protein binding affinities; apply methods including maintenance of cultured cells, DNA purification, DNA transfection, and protein characterization using gel filtration chromatography; collect and analyze experimental data using statistical software; improve protocols and present data at lab meetings; maintain inventories of common lab supplies; serve as laboratory Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, preparing for inspections, correcting deficiencies, and managing biohazard waste disposal; monitor long-term storage of biologicals in liquid nitrogen; and may co-author research articles and manuscripts. Find the job description here (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:d0dd2c2b-41d8-410c-893b-08cc7419f884) .

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in a field related to biology, chemistry or bioengineering; a minimum of two years of experimental laboratory experience (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate.); experience with sterile technique and cell culture; excellent communications skills and the ability to work productively as a member of a team; robust organizational and critical thinking skills with attention to detail, self-direction, motivation, and an ability to respond to a rapidly evolving work environment involving concurrent projects and responsibilities. PREFERRED: Prior virus work and virology background. Job #24966 Revised 5/21/2025