Research Technician - Monaghan Lab

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Monaghan Laboratory in the Biology Department seeks a motivated Research Technician to perform tissue clearing, multiplexed staining, and lightsheet imaging of fixed tissues, collaborating with the PI and a postdoctoral researcher to optimize protocols and collect data toward a publication.

The role also involves maintaining lab stocks, assisting with ordering, and guiding undergraduate volunteers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related field.
• Laboratory experience handling tissues and tissue imaging, either in sections or whole mount.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tissue clearing, multiplexed staining, and lightsheet imaging of fixed tissues, including optimizing protocols in collaboration with the PI and postdoctoral researcher
• Collect, organize, and help analyze imaging datasets to support a planned publication
• Maintain lab stocks and organization, and assist with ordering supplies
• Help guide undergraduate volunteers in the lab as needed

Skills

Tissue handling

Tissue imaging

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/bioengineering

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Research Technician to join the Monaghan Laboratory in the Department of Biology at Northeastern University. The successful candidate will contribute to a project to clear and image fixed tissues using multiplexed staining and lightsheet microscopy. They will work directly with the Principal Investigator (PI) and a postdoctoral researcher to optimize protocols and collect data toward a publication. The technician will also help keep the lab running by maintaining stocks and assisting with ordering. The role may include guiding undergraduate volunteers as needed.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Carry out tissue clearing, multiplexed staining, and lightsheet imaging of fixed tissues, including optimizing protocols in collaboration with the PI and postdoctoral researcher


• Collect, organize, and help analyze imaging datasets to support a planned publication


• Maintain lab stocks and organization, and assist with ordering supplies


• Help guide undergraduate volunteers in the lab as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related field


• Laboratory experience handling tissues and tissue imaging, either in sections or whole mount


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred

• Some computational skills for working with large datasets (a plus, but not essential)

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. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 105H Expected Hiring Range: $20.77 - $28.56 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.