Sr. Research Support Associate, Li Lab

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Cambridge, MA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    SR. RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, Li Lab, Biology, to support the development, operation, and optimization of a large-scale DNA assembly platform. The Sr. Research Support Associate will be trained to run a high-throughput molecular biology pipeline and will take increasing responsibility for executing the workflow from input materials through final product delivery. Responsibilities include performing DNA assembly, cloning, transformation, construct screening, plasmid preparation, and related molecular biology workflows; managing large numbers of DNA constructs, samples, reagents, and intermediate products; performing quality-control assays such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing sample preparation, and related validation methods; troubleshooting failed or low-yield assemblies; maintaining accurate records of sample identity, batch outcomes, QC results, and process deviations; following, revising, and improving standard operating procedures; coordinating timelines to ensure DNA products are generated, validated, and delivered reliably; and assisting with ordering, receiving, equipment maintenance, lab organization, and safety compliance.

    The full job description is available, here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ab526d-683c-4fe8-a284-89538da2d0a2

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCambridge, MA

    Skills

    • Assaysunmatched
    • Biologyunmatched
    • Cloningunmatched
    • DNAunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • High Throughputunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
    • Molecular Biologyunmatched
    • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)unmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched

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