Senior Bioinnovation Scientist & Lab Leader

Northeastern University; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks a Lead Bioinnovation Research Technologist to lead interdisciplinary laboratory initiatives, oversee instrumentation, training, and safety, while guiding students and staff in cutting-edge biotechnology and bioprocessing projects.

The role combines hands-on experimentation with team leadership, developing SOPs and maintaining quality documentation across concurrent projects in biotechnologies and emerging platforms.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory operations, safety, and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Perform wet-bench experimentation and analytical workflows per established protocols.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and competency assessments.
• Mentor personnel across varying levels of scientific experience and education.
• Coordinate project priorities,资源 allocation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Mentoring/Training

Project management

Quality systems

Education

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

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Laboratory software (LIMS, ELN)

Bioprocess equipment

Job description

Northeastern University seeks a Lead Bioinnovation Research Technologist to lead interdisciplinary laboratory initiatives, oversee instrumentation, training, and safety, while guiding students and staff in cutting-edge biotechnology and bioprocessing projects.

The role combines hands-on experimentation with team leadership, developing SOPs and maintaining quality documentation across concurrent projects in biotechnologies and emerging platforms.