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Sr. Research Support Associate, Case Lab

MIT


Job Location:

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 November 2026 (5 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 8 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Description

SR. RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE BIOLOGY CASE LAB Biology support a growing research team investigating cell signaling and biomolecular condensates. Primary responsibility is recombinant protein production for a federally funded project developing high-throughput technologies to study biomolecular condensates. Key duties include bacterial transformation and protein expression using E. coli culture scale-up cell lysis and protein purification using automated ÄKTA (FPLC) chromatography systems. Additional responsibilities include fluorescent labeling of purified proteins quality control through SDS-PAGE and maintaining accurate protein inventories and experimental records. The associate will collaborate with the project lead and researchers across multiple laboratories to produce large quantities of proteins in parallel optimize purification methods and establish standardized efficient workflows.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED: A minimum of one year of laboratory research experience; strong organizational analytical communication and time-management skills; attention to detail; and demonstrate teamwork independence accurate record-keeping safety awareness and multitasking abilities; and a high school diploma. PREFERRED: Protein expression purification or chromatography experience; or Bachelors degree.

Initial appointment is 1-year with the possibility of extension based on performance funding availability and programmatic needs.

11/5/2026


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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The MIT Media Lab is an interdisciplinary research lab that encourages the unconventional mixing and matching of seemingly disparate research areas.

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