Technical Assistant I - Lehmann Lab (Relocation Assistance Available)

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Job summary

Whitehead Institute in Cambridge, MA seeks a Technical Assistant I to support laboratory research by performing bench-level experiments, preparing reagents, and documenting results. You will work under the Principal Investigator and report findings in written and oral form, contributing to ongoing projects with strong attention to detail and teamwork.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in biology and emphasizes good communication, organizational skills, and adherence to lab safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field.
• Proficient in basic lab techniques and molecular biology concepts.
• Familiar with scientific databases and publications.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench level experiments and assist in small independent projects.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and prep supplies.
• Document, compile, and interpret data; report results to supervisor.
• Assist in planning research steps to support key project goals.
• Prepare reagents and maintain stocks; consult literature as needed.
• Collaborate with team and other project staff on tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab techniques

Molecular biology

Scientific databases

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Job description

Classification: Exempt

Job Family: Technicians

Reports to: President and Director

Job Description Summary:

Performs bench level experiments and small independent research projects to support scientific research objectives of a lab or group. Analyzes experimental data, addresses methodological problems in experimental protocols and results, and reports data to supervisor.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

• In consultation with the Principal Investigator or other project manager, conducts bench level experiments and small independent research projects.
• Operates lab equipment and prepares and orders necessary supply stocks. May work with vendors to address equipment, reagent, or supply issues.
• Documents, compiles, and assists in interpreting experimental data. Reports data to supervisor in oral and written reports.
• May assist Technical Associate or project manager with determining the order of research processes that best support essential project goals.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment to complete investigations.
• Prepares, orders, and maintains stocks of necessary reagents, solutions and supplies.
• May consult scientific literature as needed.
• Other tasks as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a field directly related to the work.
• Proficient in basic lab techniques and principles of molecular biology preferred.
• Knowledge of various scientific databases and publications preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills required.
• Team player

Whitehead provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, and internal peer equity. This pay range represents base pay only and does not include any other benefits or compensation.

Technical Assistant I Pay: 47,500

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