Tissue Imaging Technician - Lightsheet & Multiplexed Staining

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Monaghan Laboratory in the Biology Department seeks a motivated Research Technician to perform tissue clearing, multiplexed staining, and lightsheet imaging of fixed tissues, collaborating with the PI and a postdoctoral researcher to optimize protocols and collect data toward a publication.

The role also involves maintaining lab stocks, assisting with ordering, and guiding undergraduate volunteers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related field.
• Laboratory experience handling tissues and tissue imaging, either in sections or whole mount.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tissue clearing, multiplexed staining, and lightsheet imaging of fixed tissues, including optimizing protocols in collaboration with the PI and postdoctoral researcher
• Collect, organize, and help analyze imaging datasets to support a planned publication
• Maintain lab stocks and organization, and assist with ordering supplies
• Help guide undergraduate volunteers in the lab as needed

Skills

Tissue handling

Tissue imaging

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/bioengineering

Job description

Northeastern University’s Monaghan Laboratory in the Biology Department seeks a motivated Research Technician to perform tissue clearing, multiplexed staining, and lightsheet imaging of fixed tissues, collaborating with the PI and a postdoctoral researcher to optimize protocols and collect data toward a publication.

The role also involves maintaining lab stocks, assisting with ordering, and guiding undergraduate volunteers as needed.