24 technical associate i jobs found in Cambridge, MA

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGIST ,  Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) , to work at the interface of computational and experimental work seeking to dissect the mechanisms underlying human disease genetics, experimentally validate and refine biological hypotheses, and generate new datasetsfor computational analysis. Applications include several human diseases, specifically neurodegenerative, neuropsychiatric, immune, and cancer.  Will carry out molecular assays including chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP-seq), assay of transposase accessible chromatin (ATAC-seq), RNAsequencing (RNA-seq), and single-cell profiling (scRNA-seq and scATAC-seq); perform geneknockdowns and knockouts and CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing; implement high-level research objectives, applying advanced research practices in broad areas of...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I/DATA SCIENTIST ,  Biological Engineering , to implement, design, and build supervised and unsupervised algorithms to predict human performance in behavioral, cognitive, and physical tasks from their molecular features as part of the data science and engineering team within the Fraenkel Lab. Technological advances in the acquisition of biological data over the past decade have resulted in an explosion of information. Computational integration of different data modalities remains a key challenge, however, for researchers aiming to understand the underlying spatial and temporal biological processes.  Will address this challenge through the application of state-of-the-art machine learning tools with the goal of generating new testable hypotheses. The main responsibilities include researching, designing, implementing, and comparing...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I/DATA ENGINEER ,  Biological Engineering , to join the research group of Professor Ernest Fraenkel and participate in the development of computational and experimental approaches to understanding human biology. Computational integration of multi-omics data enables them to reconstruct signaling pathways and identify previously unrecognized regulatory mechanisms. This integration entails mining, analyses, and modeling of vast repositories of structured and unstructured data within different domains.  Will develop and test database solutions and collaborate on the implementation of natural language processing algorithms and other models in the area of multi-omics integration, contribute to the area of human metabolomics, and perform other duties as assigne.   Job Requirements REQUIRED : bachelor’s degree in...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. COMPUTATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I-OPEN MINDS ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research , to help researchers tackle challenging problems at the intersection of brain science and artificial intelligence.  Will join world-class neuroscientists and cognitive scientists in solving some of today's most exciting computational research problems and apply software engineering or system administration skills to improve researchers’ ability to use the OpenMind high-performance computing resources.  Responsibilities include developing and maintaining online courses for computing resources, running in-person tutorials on specific software packages and tools, and helping transition users to new computing tools; providing educational support and training to users of the OpenMind computing cluster (running Slurm queuing system with a Lustre file system);...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, FENG LAB ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research  (2 openings), to join a team studying the neurobiological mechanisms of brain disorders that will lead to effective treatment.  Will use a variety of molecular, cellular, biochemical, genetic, imaging, and behavioral approaches to assist graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research scientists with generating and studying various animal models of neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric disorders.  Will also be involved in other aspects of research projects, including data collection, data analysis, project and collaboration management, animal protocol preparation, animal surgery, and manuscript preparation.  Job Requirements REQUIRED :  a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field; at least two years of research experience; solid...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research , to join the Kanwisher Lab and help conduct research on the functional organization of the human brain using fMRI, (occasional) intracranial recording, magnetoencephalography, eye tracking, behavior, and other methods. Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of research, including designing and programming experiments; conducting fMRI and MEG scans and behavioral experiments; analyzing MRI, MEG, eye tracking, behavior, or other data; debugging Linux server problems; implementing and maintaining analysis software; creating and maintaining lab documentation; managing the lab's computational resources and storage, namely within the department's cluster; providing technical support for lab personnel; and performing some basic administrative duties.  Job Requirements...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, HELDT LAB ,  Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES) , to join a dynamic team of MIT investigators in a lab that focuses on data acquisition, signal processing, and mathematical modeling of physiological systems to support real-time decision making and monitoring of disease progression.   Responsibilities include collecting data from human subjects, abstracting data from questionnaires into coded format, maintaining experimental logs and human subject protocols, and merging heterogeneous data elements into a unified database; preprocessing, archiving, auditing data, and analyzing data using standard software packages and custom-made algorithms; supporting experimental and analysis design to developing technologies for improved data mining; recording, summarizing, and documenting findings; coordinating multiple...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, CHOI LAB ,  Picower Institute for Learning and Memory ,   to join a group that is dedicated to developing novel genetic techniques for neuroscience. Responsibilities will include DNA cloning, immunohistochemical processing, performing various biochemical and molecular biology techniques, confocal microscopy, mouse handling, surgery, behavioral testing, and other wet-laboratory work.   Job Requirements REQUIRED :  a bachelor's degree in the life sciences (e.g., biology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering) or a related discipline; two years of specialized lab experience (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate); ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team; and strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.  PREFERRED : programming skills...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I , Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research-Langer Lab (multiple openings), to join a multidisciplinary group of researchers and staff who support initiatives focused on developing clinically-relevant solutions to human diseases.  Will participate in preclinical development of drug delivery devices/materials, sensors, and their application in vivo.  Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and conducting in vivo studies and all related activities, including maintaining supplies, assessing equipment needs, and scheduling maintenance/repairs; keeping accurate health records, project schedules, study data, and results; participating in the modification and annual review of protocols; maintaining and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for in vivo-related activities; summarizing and documenting research...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I-FLOW CYTOMETRY CORE FACILITY ,  Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research , to provide support for over 160 groups engaged in cancer and other research across MIT. Will be responsible for operating and maintaining flow cytometer analyzers and sorters, including daily quality control and data management; supporting scheduling needs; collaborating with team members on problem-solving; technical and administrative tasks; maintaining a clean and safe work area; and sometimes performing duties normally engaged in by those working at lower levels. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who can use independent judgment and is interested in working in a dynamic, team-oriented laboratory setting.   Job Requirements REQUIRED : B.A./B.S. in biological, physical sciences or a related field; at least two...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research-AbuGoot Lab  (2 openings), to help develop molecular tools, cell engineering technologies, and novel cell reprogramming approaches. Specific projects will include discovery and characterization of novel enzymes for gene therapy and cell engineering. Projects will involve molecular cloning, protein purification, and mammalian cell culture. Additional responsibilities will include data analysis and communication of results to other team members, providing experimental support and leading independent parts of the project as necessary, generating protocols, maintaining common reagents, managing lab safety issues, and helping with other lab management needs.  This position emphasizes scientific growth and is ideal for someone who wants to work within teams to advance the research in a...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I ,  Biology-Vos Lab , to join a new research team studying the how gene expression and genome architecture are coupled. The work will involve protein expression, protein purification, molecular cloning, insect cell culture work, and structure determination.  Will also assist with lab organization, including database management, training new members, and reagent maintenance. The group uses biochemical and structural approaches including X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM to analyze how machines involved in gene expression and genome organization interact and regulate each other’s activity.   Job Requirements REQUIRED :  a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, genetics, biophysics, molecular biology, or related field; at least two years’ work experience (which may include experience gained as...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research , to join the laboratory of Professor Fan Wang and conduct research on the neurobiology of sensorimotor behaviors and addiction.  Responsibilities include rodent surgery and rodent behavior training, performing cryosection and histological staining experiments, performing confocal imaging, analyzing behavioral and imaging data, creating and maintaining lab documentation, and providing technical support for lab personnel.  Will be trained to acquire different technical skills used in the Wang Lab.   Job Requirements REQUIRED : bachelor’s degree in biology, bioengineering, biochemistry, psychology, genetics, zoology, or a related field; experience working with rodents in a research setting; two years of experience, which may include experience gained as...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I ,  Picower Institute for Learning and Memory-Tsai Lab , to assist with pre-clinical studies assessing responses to non-invasive 40 Hz brain stimulation in different mouse models (normal aging, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and others). Duties include running stimulation paradigms, behavioral assays, tissue collection, protein and RNA measurements (e.g., immunohistochemistry, qRT-PCR), in vitro cell culture, and data analysis.  Will work under the supervision of the lab manager and interact closely with postdocs engaged in neurodegeneration research. This position would be ideal for someone interested in working in the field and for someone interested in unlocking the brain’s mysteries to improve the lives of patients.   Job Requirements REQUIRED :  bachelor’s degree in...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, STRAIN GENERATION AND CHARACTERIZATION ,  Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research-Love Lab (two openings),  to enable and execute experiments focused on microbial strain development. Will apply working knowledge of current techniques in synthetic and molecular biology.  Duties will include molecular cloning for plasmid construction, production of competent cells and subsequent electroporation for strain creation, strain characterization by RT-PCR and next generation sequencing, shake flask cultivation of yeast for strain assessment, protein quantification and characterization following cultivation (including SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA) and implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures and data records.  Will work with a knowledgeable and friendly multidisciplinary team of scientists who are part of a...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, BHATIA LAB ,  Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research , to join a dynamic research laboratory and work at the cutting edge of nanotechnology for the development of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for applications in cancer and liver diseases. Experimental work will include techniques in mammalian cell culture, biology (RT-qPCR, Western blotting), microscopy, nanotechnology, animal husbandry, and animal tissue processing.  Will also be responsible for assisting with the management of operational activities. The main research responsibilities will be synthesis and characterization of tissue-targeting nanomaterials; executing cell culture and animal experiments under the supervision of a postdoctoral researcher; collecting, recording, and analyzing data and communicating research findings to the research supervisor;...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I , McGovern Institute for Brain Research, to perform multidisciplinary neuroscience research in the Harnett Lab.  The lab aims to understand how the biophysical properties of neurons give rise to the cortical computations that guide mammalian behavior. The position will contribute to one or more ongoing research projects and offers the opportunity to develop an independent research component. Responsibilities will include a subset of the following: behavioral experiments, neuronal recording/imaging, surgery, histology, microscopy, and image processing. Additional responsibilities could include data analysis and computational modeling. The Harnett Lab is committed to scientific and career development of all lab members.  This position would be ideal for someone looking to develop their research skills in...

Job Number:  21768 Functional Area:  Research - Scientific Department:   McGovern Institute for Brain Research School Area :  Office of Provost Employment Type:  Full-Time Employment Category:   Exempt Visa Sponsorship Available:   No Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, NEUROSCIENCE FENG LAB ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research  (2 openings), to work in the laboratory of Professor Guoping Feng. Professor Feng is leading a large collaborative effort to use marmosets as model animals for the study and treatment of complex brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia.  Will primarily be responsible for monitoring anesthesia during surgical procedures; assisting in various surgical procedures and post-surgical care; coordinating collaborations with various...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. COLONY MANAGER/STUDY COORDINATOR ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research , to coordinate the animal research study needs for a dozen researchers who work collaboratively to better understand the genetic underpinnings of brain disorders and manage a large breeding colony of common marmosets to support that work.  The marmoset breeding colony at MIT is a state-of-the-art resource for the generation of transgenic marmoset models and pioneering genetic therapy for brain disorders.  Will work closely with the research teams and animal resources staff to set priorities for research procedures and breeding needs and will play an integral role in formulating and executing plans to meet those needs; take primary responsibility for managing the breeding records for the colony; and work closely with and act as a liaison between teams of research technicians,...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE, NEUROSCIENCE ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research , to work in the laboratory of Professor Guoping Feng. Professor Feng is leading a large collaborative effort to use marmosets as model animals for the study and treatment of complex brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia.  Will primarily be responsible for collecting behavioral, cognitive, physiological, and neural data from marmosets alongside researchers; organizing and annotating the collected data; and manually annotating datasets to assist in training neural networks used for analysis.  Will be trained in all of these tasks.  Will also be responsible for coordinating schedules between researchers, veterinarians, and staff; and participate in the care of animals, general experimental support, and data organization.  There will also be opportunities to...