Lead Bioinnovation Research Technologist

NU USA Northeastern University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks a Lead Bioinnovation Research Technologist to guide multi‑disciplinary biotechnology projects, manage experiments, and train staff. The role blends hands‑on lab work with leadership of safety, quality, and operations across concurrent programs.

The position involves developing SOPs, mentoring personnel, and advancing lab capabilities while ensuring compliance with standards and safety policies. Candidates bring strong lab skills and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent laboratory experience.
• 2+ years in biotechnology, analytical chemistry, bioprocessing, molecular biology, or related research environments.
• Experience training, mentoring, or supervising laboratory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory safety, quality, documentation, and organization across projects.
• Perform wet‑bench experiments and analytical workflows per established protocols.
• Operate and maintain analytical and bioprocessing instrumentation; troubleshoot as needed.
• Deliver hands‑on laboratory training for staff, students, and collaborators.

Skills

Lab leadership

Mentorship

Project management

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Physics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Analytical instrumentation, lab software

Job description

About the Opportunity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Summary

The Lead Bioinnovation Research Technologist serves as a technical and operational leader within the laboratory, supporting interdisciplinary research, technology development, workforce training, and laboratory operations. This role combines hands‑on scientific experimentation with team leadership responsibilities, serving as a primary resource for laboratory personnel, students, partners, and collaborators. The Lead Bioinnovation Research Technologist is responsible for executing research projects, operating and maintaining advanced laboratory instrumentation, developing and delivering training programs, and ensuring adherence to laboratory quality and safety standards. This position works across multiple concurrent projects involving biotechnology, analytical chemistry, biomanufacturing, molecular biology, and emerging technologies, while helping to develop laboratory capabilities and workforce development initiatives.

Leadership Responsibilities

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Primary Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations & Safety

• Execute and adhere to all laboratory safety protocols, including handling of biological materials, hazardous chemicals, and laboratory waste.
• Maintain compliance with institutional, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Participate in hazard identification, incident response, and laboratory safety improvement initiatives.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records and quality documentation.
• Ensure proper laboratory organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness.

Research & Experimental Execution

• Perform wet‑bench experimentation in support of research, development, and technology evaluation projects.
• Execute analytical, molecular biology, cell culture, and bioprocessing workflows according to established protocols.
• Perform scientific literature reviews and prepare technical summaries, reports, and recommendations.
• Assist in developing, optimizing, validating, and documenting new laboratory methods and workflows.
• Support multiple concurrent projects while balancing competing priorities and timelines.

Instrumentation & Technical Operations

• Operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain a variety of laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintain instrument performance records, maintenance logs, and calibration documentation.
• Become proficient with instrument‑specific software and electronic laboratory systems.
• Support implementation and evaluation of emerging laboratory technologies and automation solutions.

Bioprocessing & Biological Systems

• Prepare, inoculate, monitor, and maintain bioreactor systems.
• Work with mammalian and bacterial cell cultures in support of research and development activities.
• Support upstream and downstream bioprocessing workflows.
• Maintain sample inventories and laboratory materials using inventory management systems.

Workforce Development & Training

• Deliver hands‑on laboratory training for staff, students, industry partners, and external collaborators.
• Develop educational content and practical laboratory exercises.
• Support workforce development initiatives utilizing current and emerging biotechnology tools and platforms.
• Assist with workshops, demonstrations, and laboratory‑based educational programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Physics, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant laboratory experience, technical expertise, and demonstrated competency in biotechnology, analytical, research, or laboratory operations.

Experience

• 2+ years of laboratory experience in biotechnology, analytical chemistry, bioprocessing, molecular biology, or related research environments.
• Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or supervising laboratory personnel.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Experience with laboratory quality systems and documentation practices.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in micropipetting, solution preparation, and quantitative laboratory techniques.
• Experience operating advanced analytical and bioprocessing instrumentation.
• Familiarity with laboratory software platforms for instrument control, data analysis, and inventory management.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Areas of Expertise

• HPLC/FPLC and downstream purification workflows
• Bioreactor operation and process development
• Mammalian and bacterial cell culture
• Mass spectrometry and proteomics
• Genomic and sequencing technologies
• Flow cytometry
• Automation and laboratory digitalization
• Inventory management systems

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership
• Training and mentorship
• Scientific communication
• Project management
• Analytical thinking
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to laboratory safety and quality

Position Type Research

Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation

Grade/Pay Type: 108H Expected Hiring Range: $29.00 - $40.96 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly‑situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real‑world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—including 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000‑plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.