Technical Assistant I - Lehmann Lab (Relocation Assistance Available)
Whitehead Institute
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance Available
Company overview
Whitehead Institute is a world-renowned non-profit research institution dedicated to improving human health through basic biomedical research. Founded in 1982 and located in the biotech hub of Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, the institute specializes in foundational research that uncovers the biological processes key to understanding health and disease. Whitehead Institute researchers have made groundbreaking contributions to cancer biology, genomics, and molecular biology, including discovering the first human oncogene and making significant contributions to the Human Genome Project. The institute focuses on diverse research areas including cancer, cell renewal, infectious diseases, nervous system development, plant biology, regeneration, and tool development. With state-of-the-art facilities for genomics, computing, and microscopy, Whitehead Institute maintains a collaborative scientific environment that fosters innovation and has positioned itself as a top research institution globally for molecular biology and genetics. Its discoveries have led to the formation of numerous biotech and pharmaceutical companies and continue to drive advancements in diagnostics and therapeutics.