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Stem Cell Project Manager and Scientist

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MAFull-time$75–131K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$75–131K/yr
Location
Cambridge, MA
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

The Stem Cell Project Manager and Scientist will manage lab operations and personnel at the Tsai Lab, maintain the stem cell facility, develop and optimize models, and oversee an iPSC-based drug screening and discovery initiative. The role also involves creating, maintaining, and experimenting with iPSCs, coordinating team members on pre-clinical projects, and managing external collaborations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Stem Cell TechnologyIPSC-Based Drug ScreeningManagementTime ManagementProject PlanningInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationData AnalysisData PresentationStem Cell ExperimentsMolecular ExperimentsCell CultureBiochemical ExperimentsResearch Proposal DevelopmentGrant Proposal WritingEditing

Qualifications

PhD in Neuroscience or Related3+ Years Postdoctoral Training5+ Years Research Laboratory Experience

Full job description

Stem Cell Project Manager and Scientist

  • Job Number: 26133

  • Functional Area: Research - Scientific

  • Department: Picower Institute for Learning & Memory

  • School Area: Science

  • Pay Range Minimum: $75,000

  • Pay Range Maximum: $131,000

  • Employment Type: Full-Time

  • Employment Category: Exempt

  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No

  • Schedule:

  • Pay Grade: No Grade

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Posting Description

STEM CELL PROJECT MANAGER AND SCIENTIST, Picower Institute for Learning & Memory – Tsai Lab, to manage lab operations and personnel, maintain the integrity and efficiency of our stem cell facility, develop and optimize new models and oversee a large-scale iPSC-based drug screening and discovery initiative. This position will assist with creation, maintenance, and experimentation using iPSCs and function as a group leader to coordinate and oversee team members (post-docs, graduate students and technicians) as they carry out large scale pre-clinical drug screening and de-risking projects as well as managing external collaborations.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: PhD in neuroscience, bioengineering, or related field; a minimum of three years of post-doctoral training in stem cell biology, neuroscience, bioengineering, or related field; a minimum of five years of experience working in a large research laboratory; expertise with stem cell technology including iPSC-based drug screening; demonstrated management skills including time management and project planning; strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to promote collaboration and cooperation among team members; superior oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze data and present it in a format suitable for publication; and extensive experience in performing stem cell, molecular, cell culture, and/or biochemical experiments. PREFERRED: Experience with research/grant proposal development, writing and editing.

10/9/2026

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