What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Associate I, Fan Lab position at MIT?
Posting Description
TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE 1, Picower Institute for Learning and Memory-Fan Lab, to support research projects in a lab focused on developing and applying novel high-precision optical and molecular technologies to watch and perturb the brain in action; work with an interdisciplinary team, support the production of high-impact work, and publish investigations; plan and execute wetlab and/or rodent-related experiments related to specific research projects in the laboratory, including molecular cloning, tissue culture, optogenetics experiments, rodent behavior, perfusion, and histology; design and perform one’s own experiments; contribute to the publication of findings; participate in the preparation of written documents, including procedures, presentations, protocols, proposals, and manuscripts; support daily laboratory functions and research by purchasing reagents, maintaining laboratory stocks, overseeing laboratory safety, maintaining laboratory equipment, and managing chemical inventory; interface with veterinary staff and serve as a representative to animal oversight groups; assist with the orientation and training of new staff/students on lab procedures or techniques; and perform other duties as assigned. The lab leverages cutting-edge technologies and integrates them with behavioral, molecular, and computational approaches to understand how the brain encodes, stores, and recalls information.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, bioengineering, chemistry, molecular and cell biology, or related scientific field; two years of relevant laboratory research experience; self-motivation; solid technical, time-management, planning, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills; ability to balance multiple competing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively across groups; and discretion with confidential information. Job #24847
A two-year commitment is preferred to fulfill training requirements.
