Technical Associate I, Chung Lab
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MAFull-time$50–63K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The Technical Associate I will support a research project developing human and non-human primate brain atlases through tissue processing, molecular probe labeling, and volumetric optical imaging. The role contributes to protocol development and optimization, probe validation, and proteomic and transcriptomic data generation. The associate will work with senior lab members and the Principal Investigator to support project operations and research quality.
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Technical Associate I, Chung Lab
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Job Number: 26203
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Functional Area: Research - Scientific
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Department: Picower Institute for Learning & Memory
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School Area: Science
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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, Chung Lab (https://www.chunglab.org/) , Picower Institute for Learning and Memory (https://picower.mit.edu/) , is an experienced multidisciplinary early-career scientist/engineer with background in chemical engineering/materials engineering/neuroscience/optics. The technician will play a critical role in protocol development/optimization and data generation for a large NIH UM1 center aimed to map the human and non-human primate brain atlases using state-of-the-art technology pipeline consisting of novel tissue processing methods, molecular probe labeling, and volumetric optical imaging techniques. Will work closely with senior lab members and Principal Investigator to ensure the smooth operation of the research project. The technician will participate in molecular probe validation, and holistic, quantitative proteomic and transcriptomic data generation with brain tissues. Responsibilities include: Experimental support, Lab maintenance; equipment management; data collection; sample handling; collaboration with researchers, colleagues, and external partners; documentation and report preparation; data and experiment quality control; and troubleshoot technical issues. The full job description is available here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:ed2f2dcb-d648-4e8b-af50-cf9508d23cf4
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., chemical engineering, materials sciences, biology, chemistry, neuroscience); A minimum of two years of previous laboratory experience; proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment operation; strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently; effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; and knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and practices. PREFERRED: Hands-on research experience; or familiarity with data analysis software and toolsThis position is ideal for individuals planning to pursue medical school or graduate study in a scientific discipline.10/30/2026
How this job compares
Set against the 2,109 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$50–63K/yr
- US median$51–70K/yr241 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $57K, is 7% below the US median midpoint ($61K) — in the middle half of Laboratory Technician salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 73 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Massachusetts and 2,109 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- Mass General Brigham13 open
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute6 open
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (this employer)6 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (887 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 287 of the 2,109 open Laboratory Technician jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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