Technical Assistant I - Weissman Lab (Relocation Assistance Available)

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

Job summary

Whitehead Institute is seeking a Technical Assistant I to support bench level experiments and small independent projects in a fast-paced research environment. You will operate lab equipment, prep reagents, document data, and assist in interpreting results for the supervising PI.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field, strong basic lab skills, good data recording, and clear communication.

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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bench level experiments and small independent research projects.
• Operate lab equipment and prepare orders; coordinate with vendors if needed.
• Document, compile, and interpret experimental data; report findings to supervisor.
• Assist in determining the order of research processes to support project goals.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment to complete investigations.
• Prepare, order, and maintain stocks of reagents and supplies.
• Consult scientific literature as needed.
• Other tasks as required or assigned.

Skills

Basic lab techniques

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Job description

Classification:

Exempt

Job Family:

Technicians

Reports to:

HHMI Member

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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