Technical Associate I, Birnbaum Lab
Cambridge, MA - USA
Job Summary
Posting Description
TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I BIRNBAUM LAB Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research to be involved in cutting-edge projects aimed at understanding and engineering immune responses against cancer and infectious disease. To accomplish this lab projects utilize a combination of protein engineering molecular biology bioinformatics and molecular and cellular immunology. Responsibilities will include mammalian and insect cell culture creation of new DNA constructs via PCR and related techniques lentivirus and protein preparation and protein engineering. Additional responsibilities include tracking and ordering laboratory supplies and performing general laboratory upkeep and support.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in biochemistry biological engineering chemical engineering molecular biology or a related discipline; a minimum of two years of lab experience (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate); and excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills. PREFERRED: Experience with molecular biology and cell culture techniques and independent research experience.
This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.
7/6/2026
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The MIT Media Lab is an interdisciplinary research lab that encourages the unconventional mixing and matching of seemingly disparate research areas.