Cell Biology Tech: Optical Pooled Screens & Automation

wibr; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitehead Institute in Cambridge, MA seeks a motivated researcher to lead end-to-end optical pooled screens in human cell biology. The role involves cell culture, high-throughput microscopy, and automation with fluidics devices to generate screens.

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, analyze data, present findings, and contribute to protocol development. Requires a biology background and hands-on lab experience; strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• 2+ years of FT lab experience required for Technical Assistant II.
• Background in molecular biology or cell biology with microscopy.
• Proficient in basic lab techniques and molecular biology.
• Experience with computational analysis and HPC knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of optical pooled screens to drive research goals.
• Maintain cell culture and operate high-throughput microscopy systems.
• Use fluidics automation to rapidly generate screens.
• Analyze data with the computational team and present results.
• Document findings and contribute to lab organization and operation.
• Present results in lab meetings and institute-wide sessions.

Skills

Excellent written and oral

Strong organizational skills

Lab workflow coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

Computational analysis

High-performance computing

Job description

Whitehead Institute in Cambridge, MA seeks a motivated researcher to lead end-to-end optical pooled screens in human cell biology. The role involves cell culture, high-throughput microscopy, and automation with fluidics devices to generate screens.

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, analyze data, present findings, and contribute to protocol development. Requires a biology background and hands-on lab experience; strong communication and organization are essential.