Research Technician Monaghan Lab

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Research Technician to join the Monaghan Laboratory in the Department of Biology at Northeastern University. The successful candidate will contribute to a project to clear and image fixed tissues using multiplexed staining and lightsheet microscopy. They will work directly with the Principal Investigator (PI) and a postdoctoral researcher to optimize protocols and collect data toward a publication. The technician will also help keep the lab running by maintaining stocks and assisting with ordering. The role may include guiding undergraduate volunteers as needed.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Carry out tissue clearing multiplexed staining and lightsheet imaging of fixed tissues including optimizing protocols in collaboration with the PI and postdoctoral researcher
• Collect organize and help analyze imaging datasets to support a planned publication
• Maintain lab stocks and organization and assist with ordering supplies
• Help guide undergraduate volunteers in the lab as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in biology chemistry bioengineering or a related field
• Laboratory experience handling tissues and tissue imaging either in sections or whole mount
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred

• Some computational skills for working with large datasets (a plus but not essential)

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.