Technical Assistant I - Lehmann Lab (Relocation Assistance Available)

Whitehead Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitehead Institute in Cambridge, MA seeks a Technical Assistant I to support bench-level experiments and small independent research projects within a biology lab.

You will operate lab equipment, prepare reagents, document data, and assist in planning the order of experimental steps. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this role. The position is exempt and full-time with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.
• Proficient in basic lab techniques and molecular biology.
• Knowledge of scientific databases/publications preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bench level experiments and small independent research projects.
• Operate lab equipment and prepare reagents; order supplies.
• Document, compile, and interpret experimental data; report to supervisor.
• Assist in determining order of research processes to support project goals.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment; prepare reagents and stocks.
• Consult scientific literature as needed; participate in team discussions.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Skills

Lab techniques

Molecular biology

Communication skills

Team player

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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