Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 3 months ago
Technical Associate I, Manalis Lab
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expMassachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Technical Associate I to join the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research's Manalis Lab. This role involves working with advanced microfluidic sensor instrumentation to study cancer cell interactions and performing routine data collection and maintenance tasks in a laboratory setting.
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Responsibilities
Perform routine data collection using advanced microfluidic sensor instrumentation to enhance understanding and ultimately aid in understanding cell intrinsic mechanisms of resistance to immune therapies
Execute precise measurements using specialized in-house instrumentation to compile data on single-cell biophysical profiles
Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning and calibrating instrumentation to ensure optimal performance
Preparing samples for analysis using techniques like flow cytometry
Conducting basic cell culture tasks under stringent laboratory conditions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biological/biomedical, mechanical, or chemical engineering or a related field
a minimum of two years of relevant lab experience, which may include experience gained as an undergraduate
proficiency with standard wet-lab techniques, including pipetting and centrifugation
excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
meticulous attention to detail with sensitive measurements and delicate instrumentation
ability to perform repetitive tasks, collaborate within a team, and commit to the timely delivery of research results
Preferred
Experience with cell culture techniques
familiarity with flow cytometry
proficiency with data analysis using MATLAB and/or Python
Company
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M
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