• Technical Associate I, Bhatia Lab

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Technical Associate I, Bhatia Lab

     

    + Job Number: 25018

    + Functional Area: Research - Scientific

    + Department: Koch Inst - Integrative Cancer Research

    + School Area: VP Research

    + Employment Type: Full-Time

    + Employment Category: Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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    Posting Description

    TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, BHATIA LAB, Koch Institute (https://ki.mit.edu/) for Integrative Cancer Research - Bhatia Lab (https://www.lmrt.mit.edu/) , to join a dynamic research laboratory and work at the cutting edge of nanotechnology for the development of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for applications in malaria. Experimental work will include techniques in mammalian cell culture, biology (RT-qPCR, Western blotting, FACS analysis), microscopy, dissection. Will also be responsible for assisting with the laboratory operational activities; synthesis and characterization of in vitro models of human liver tissues; executing cell culture and gene expression experiments under the supervision of a postdoctoral researcher; collecting, recording, and analyzing data and communicating research findings to the research supervisor; participating in laboratory meetings and planning sessions with a diverse group of biologists and engineers and reading literature applicable to the specifics of the research project; and contributing to maintaining the laboratory. Operational responsibilities include safety training of new staff; observation and enforcement of regulatory safety guidelines; ensuring proper disposal of chemical and biological waste; ordering, receiving, and stocking supplies; scheduling the maintenance and repair of equipment; coordination of lab service-focused tasks performed by other lab members; and ensuring that lab is clean and organized.

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in a field related to chemistry, biology, or bioengineering; a minimum of two years lab experience (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate); excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented, self-directed, and self-motivated individual who is able to respond to the dynamic needs of the laboratory with a service-oriented, growth mindset. PREFERRED: Laboratory experience in mammalian cell culture, RT-qPCR, fluorescence microscopy, ELISA, and, western blotting. Job #250186/17/2025