Cell Biology Automation Tech for High-Throughput Screens

WIBR Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitehead Institute in New York area seeks a proactive researcher to lead optical pooled screens, maintaining cell culture and high-throughput microscopy. You will work with automation devices, perform data analyses, and contribute to lab reports and presentations.

The role offers growth, collaboration, and opportunities for training in large-scale cell biology research focusing on diverse cell states and markers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field and 2+ years in a research lab.
• Background in molecular biology or cell biology with microscopy-based approaches.
• Proficient in basic lab techniques and molecular biology principles.
• Experience with computational analysis and HPC is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of optical pooled screens to drive lab objectives.
• Maintain cell culture and operate high-throughput microscopy systems.
• Analyze pooled screening data and report results to supervisor.
• Contribute to lab organization and operation; present findings in meetings.

Skills

Cell culture

Microscopy

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

High-performance computing

Job description

Whitehead Institute in New York area seeks a proactive researcher to lead optical pooled screens, maintaining cell culture and high-throughput microscopy. You will work with automation devices, perform data analyses, and contribute to lab reports and presentations.

The role offers growth, collaboration, and opportunities for training in large-scale cell biology research focusing on diverse cell states and markers.