Sr. Research Support Associate, Li Lab

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Li Lab in Biology seeks a Senior Research Support Associate to support development, operation, and optimization of a large-scale DNA assembly platform. The role includes running high-throughput molecular biology pipelines and taking increasing responsibility for executing workflows from input materials through final delivery.

The position involves performing DNA assembly and related workflows, maintaining records, troubleshooting, and assisting with

Responsibilities

• Perform DNA assembly, cloning, transformation, construct screening, plasmid preparation, and related molecular biology workflows.
• Manage large numbers of DNA constructs, samples, reagents, and intermediate products; maintain records of QC results and process deviations.

Job description

SR. RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, Li Lab, Biology, to support the development, operation, and optimization of a large-scale DNA assembly platform. The Sr. Research Support Associate will be trained to run a high-throughput molecular biology pipeline and will take increasing responsibility for executing the workflow from input materials through final product delivery. Responsibilities include performing DNA assembly, cloning, transformation, construct screening, plasmid preparation, and related molecular biology workflows; managing large numbers of DNA constructs, samples, reagents, and intermediate products; performing quality-control assays such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing sample preparation, and related validation methods; troubleshooting failed or low-yield assemblies; maintaining accurate records of sample identity, batch outcomes, QC results, and process deviations; following, revising, and improving standard operating procedures; coordinating timelines to ensure DNA products are generated, validated, and delivered reliably; and assisting with ordering, receiving, equipment maintenance, lab organization, and safety compliance.