Open Staff Positions
TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE II/LAB MANAGER – JASANOFF LAB, Biological Engineering, to manage the daily operations of a neuroscience and molecular imaging research laboratory comprising 13 lab members; have oversight of animal husbandry and surgery, histological analysis, imaging workflows, and maintenance of laboratory infrastructure.
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TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE II, BATHE LAB, Biological Engineering, to serve as a member of a cutting-edge research team advancing chemical synthesis, therapeutics, and vaccine development using synthetic nucleic acids; perform independent research and support DNA/RNA synthesis purification, and conjugation using solid-phase, enzymatic, and organic chemistry techniques; conduct quantitative analysis via PCR, HPLC, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry; responsible for ordering lab supplies and reagents; coordinate lab operations, safety compliance, protocol development, and equipment maintenance.
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TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, GRIFFITH LAB, Biological Engineering – Hardware Innovation Team, to work closely with engineering collaborators and internal biology team, and play a central role in the development, evaluation, and implementation of next-generation fluidic platforms. These platforms aim to replicate microscale organs (“organs on chips” platforms) to model human diseases in the lab, including liver, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and chronic infection. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to performing mechanical and fluidic QC testing of platforms, including design evaluation, pump verification, calibration, and troubleshooting; collaborating with biologists to support quality-checked platforms during experimental runs; coordinating with electrical and software engineers to define and resolve issues, integrate design improvements, and support testing of new prototypes, and other tasks.
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LEADERSHIP GIVING OFFICER, Biological Engineering (BE), will create and execute a comprehensive, strategic development plan designed to raise awareness, strengthen relationships, and garner financial support for BE’s initiatives and academic programs; manage, build, and execute successful fundraising strategies for a mature portfolio (including Core Team), creating individualized solicitation plans leading to major and principal gifts in support of MIT’s fundraising priorities, capital projects, and other departmental priorities; work collaboratively to increase the visibility of BE and establish a thriving community of supporters, including both philanthropic and industry partnerships; take part in face-to-face donor/industry partner/prospect visits, arrange faculty meetings, site tours, and events, draft high-level proposals, create materials, and disseminate content and collateral related to BE; and help maximize the Department Head’s/faculty travel to engage with prospective donors and industry partners.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANT 2, POST AWARD, Biological Engineering, to provide complex and diverse financial assistance on post-award sponsored research activities; perform financial management of fund and research accounts for faculty; monitor account activity and expenditures for compliance with sponsor guidelines and approved budgets; reconcile account statements and salary expense reports in accordance with the financial review and control process; prepare monthly projections; approve requests for payment, travel expense reports, and other accounting forms; review and approve invoices; process requisitions and review purchase order commitments; assist with preparing current and pending support; conduct monthly review of closing report; process account closeouts, including compliance audits; oversee and maintain all financial documentation and electronic files; serve as a resource for lab members regarding MIT-related issues; and perform other duties as directed. This position involves making detailed decisions based on broad general guidelines.
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