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Marine Biological Laboratory

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Woods Hole, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

A full-time Laboratory Assistant position is available in Dr. Andrew Gillis’s lab at the Marine Biological Laboratory, supporting an NSF‑funded project on the development of the lateral line system in cartilaginous fishes. The role involves tissue preparation, histology, microscopy, and animal husbandry over a one‑year term starting September 1, 2026.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Wet Lab TechniquesHistologyMicroscopyAnimal Handling

Qualifications

HS Diploma and Some College

Full job description

Description

A full-time Laboratory Assistant position is available to work in the lab of Dr. Andrew Gillis in the Bay Paul Center for Comparative Molecular Biology and Evolution at the MBL.

The lab assistant will assist with research on a NSF-funded research project on the development of the lateral line system of cartilaginous fishes.

Responsibilities of the lab assistant will include tissue preparation (dissection, fixation and embedding), histology, and microscopy (light and fluorescence microscopy), as well as animal husbandry.

This is a one-year position with an expected start date of 1 September 2026.

Basic Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma and some college

  • Experience with basic wet lab techniques, including histology and microscopy.

  • Experience in the lab with careful handling of animals is essential.

Physical Requirements:

Minimal exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional lifting of heavy objects (<30 pounds).

Required documents:

  • Cover letter explaining specifically why you are interested in joining our lab to work on this project and what positive qualities you would bring to our team.

  • Curriculum vitae.

  • List of 3 references (Please do not have letters sent at this time. Letter writers will be contacted directly by the PI).

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