What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Associate I, Birnbaum Lab position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
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: Bachelor's 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
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: Bachelor's 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