• Technical Associate II

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Technical Associate II

     

    + Job Number: 25108

    + Functional Area: Research - Scientific

    + Department: Mechanical Engineering

    + School Area: Engineering

    + Pay Range Minimum: Not Available

    + Pay Range Maximum: Not Available

    + Employment Type: Full-Time

    + Employment Category: Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

    + Schedule:

    + Pay Grade: No Grade

     

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    Posting Description

    TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE II, Mechanical Engineering, to join one of our leading research teams at MIT, The Traverso Laboratory, a multidisciplinary group of researchers and staff who support initiatives focused on developing clinically relevant solutions to human diseases; and support and help drive impactful in-vivo studies. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and conducting in-vivo studies along with all related activities; maintaining accurate health records, project schedules, study data and results; participating in the modification and annual review of protocols; developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for in vivo-related activities; and summarizing and documenting research results and/or findings.

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; four years of specialized lab experience (may include experience gained as an undergraduate); excellent basic animal handling/care skills with experience with sample collection and administration, IACUC protocols, and SOPs; the desire and commitment to work with animals and learn new techniques/procedures; solid organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team; confidence in summarizing and reporting results to researchers with a commitment to exceeding quality standards, providing exceptional services, and producing accurate and high-quality work; and meticulous attention to detail, practiced documentation skills and awareness of basic safety issues and how to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment. PREFERRED: Master’s degree; experience with large and small animals in a research field; basic understanding of regulatory requirements; and AALAS (American Association of Laboratory Animal Science) and/or CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician) certification. Job #25108

     

    This a one-year term position with the possibility of extension.Pay Range: $62,000 to $70,000.

     

    7/31/2025