Technical Associate I
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MAFull-time$50–63K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Technical Associate I will conduct experimental research in an NSF-funded MRSEC initiative developing nanophotonic scintillators for medical imaging and radiation detection. The work includes perovskite thin-film synthesis and deposition, nanoscale fabrication, characterization, and data analysis, alongside laboratory upkeep and coordination with collaborating research groups. The role requires a bachelor's degree, at least one year of hands-on experimental research, and specified fabrication, characterization, and programming experience.
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Technical Associate I
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Job Number: 26216
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Functional Area: Research - Scientific
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Department: Materials Research Laboratory
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School Area: VP Research
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Pay Range Minimum: $50,000
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Pay Range Maximum: $63,000
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Employment Category: Exempt
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Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Schedule:
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Pay Grade: No Grade
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Posting Description
TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I – PEROVSKITE THIN-FILM NANOFABRICATION, Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) , will conduct experimental research as part of an NSF-funded Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) initiative focused on developing nanophotonic scintillators for next-generation medical imaging and radiation detection. Responsibilities include synthesizing and depositing lead halide perovskite thin films; performing nanoscale fabrication and patterning using cleanroom techniques; assembling multilayer structures; conducting optical and structural characterization; analyzing experimental data using Python; maintaining laboratory documentation and equipment; and coordinating research activities and sample exchange with collaborating groups.
The full job description is available, here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0d09woshl08g2k8xj4md0/Technical-Associate-I-Comin-Lab.pdf?rlkey=3yxtephnfz0ly7q6r8pgircgx&dl=0
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in physics, materials science and engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field; a minimum of one year of hands-on experimental research experience (undergraduate research qualifies); experience with thin-film deposition and/or micro- or nanofabrication; cleanroom and wet-chemistry experience; familiarity with materials characterization techniques such as SEM, AFM, or optical spectroscopy; proficiency in Python or MATLAB; strong documentation and communication skills; and ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals. PREFERRED: Experience with solution-processed perovskites or semiconductor films; focused ion beam milling, electron-beam or photolithography, or reactive ion etching; thin-film deposition tools; membrane transfer or 2D material stacking; and familiarity with optics, photonics, or photoluminescence measurements.
11/3/2026
How this job compares
Set against the 1,164 open Research Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$50–63K/yr
- Massachusetts median$69–90K/yr43 salary ranges
- US median$70–100K/yr383 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $57K, is 28% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($78K) — in the middle half of Research Associate salary ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 53 open Research Associate jobs in Massachusetts and 1,164 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (this employer)16 open
- Harvard University7 open
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Research Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (284 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 677 of the 1,164 open Research Associate jobs (58%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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