Research Technician: Tissue Clearing & Lightsheet Imaging

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The role includes maintaining stocks, assisting with ordering, and guiding undergraduate volunteers; requires a Bachelor's in biology/chemistry/engineering, tissue handling or imaging

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

Laboratory experience

Tissue imaging

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

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

The role includes maintaining stocks, assisting with ordering, and guiding undergraduate volunteers; requires a Bachelor's in biology/chemistry/engineering, tissue handling or imaging