Research Associate/Senior Research Associate Tech Ops
CATALOG
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop, optimize, and execute scalable biochemical operations that process DNA-encoded information, demonstrating your technical skills and attention to detail.
- Perform a range of molecular biology assays and techniques, including qPCR, nuclease digestion, DNA quantification, and more, showcasing your extensive laboratory expertise.
- Prepare DNA libraries for sequencing, utilizing your knowledge of genomic processes.
- Execute, analyze, and troubleshoot experimental methods and results, highlighting your problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset.
- Participate in and contribute to scientific discussions, meetings, and presentations, demonstrating your effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment, showcasing your ability to work well with diverse teams and disciplines.
- A desire to learn and grow as a scientist, showcasing a commitment to personal and professional development.
- The thrill of building groundbreaking technology, indicating a passion for innovation and advancement.
- Curiosity and a desire to turn scientific ideas into a reality, demonstrating your creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Thrive in a changing but supportive environment, showing adaptability and resilience.
- Work collaboratively in small, cross-disciplinary teams, demonstrating strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Plan and execute experiments with support from senior researchers, indicating your initiative and ability to work under mentorship.
- A BS or MS in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline, coupled with ideally 1+ years of lab experience, showcasing a strong academic and practical background.
- Experience following protocols and executing experiments in a molecular biology lab, indicating solid practical lab skills.
- Experience performing in vitro nucleic acid-based techniques such as PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, enzymatic treatment, and/or sequencing library prep, demonstrating a range of technical competencies.
- Demonstrated eagerness and ability to quickly learn new techniques, reflecting a proactive and open mindset.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, indicating your ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and rapidly growing biotech environment, demonstrating your ability to adapt and succeed in a dynamic context.