Stem Cell Project Manager and Scientist

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Picower Institute Tsai Lab seeks a STEM CELL PROJECT MANAGER AND SCIENTIST to lead a large iPSC-based drug screening initiative. You will manage lab operations, develop models, and coordinate a team of post-docs, students, and technicians to advance pre-clinical projects and external collaborations.

The role emphasizes strong data analysis, publication-ready reporting, and collaboration across disciplines in a fast-paced lab environment at MIT.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, bioengineering, or related field required.
• Minimum of three years of post-doctoral training in stem cell biology or neuroscience or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a large research laboratory.
• Expertise with stem cell technology including iPSC-based drug screening.
• Proven management skills (time management and project planning).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to promote collaboration.
• Experience analyzing data and presenting results for publication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab operations and manage personnel (post-docs, students, technicians).
• Develop and optimize models; oversee large-scale iPSC-based drug screening initiatives.
• Coordinate and supervise team members in pre-clinical drug screening and de-risking projects.
• Manage external collaborations and ensure project milestones are met.

Skills

Stem cell techniques

iPSC-based drug screening

Laboratory management

Data analysis and presentation

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Post-doctoral training

5+ years in a large research lab

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Cell culture and biochemistry

Job description

Posting Description

STEM CELL PROJECT MANAGER AND SCIENTIST, Picower Institute for Learning & Memory – Tsai Lab , to manage lab operations and personnel, maintain the integrity and efficiency of our stem cell facility, develop and optimize new models and oversee a large-scale iPSC-based drug screening and discovery initiative. This position will assist with creation, maintenance, and experimentation using iPSCs and function as a group leader to coordinate and oversee team members (post-docs, graduate students and technicians) as they carry out large scale pre-clinical drug screening and de-risking projects as well as managing external collaborations.

Job Requirements

• REQUIRED : PhD in neuroscience, bioengineering, or related field; a minimum of three years of post-doctoral training in stem cell biology, neuroscience, bioengineering, or related field; a minimum of five years of experience working in a large research laboratory; expertise with stem cell technology including iPSC-based drug screening; demonstrated management skills including time management and project planning; strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to promote collaboration and cooperation among team members; superior oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze data and present it in a format suitable for publication; and extensive experience in performing stem cell, molecular, cell culture, and/or biochemical experiments.
• PREFERRED : Experience with research/grant proposal development, writing and editing.

10/9/2026