Research Support Associate, Anderson Lab
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MAFull-time / Temporary$22.18–27.7/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Research Support Associate will support the Anderson Lab at the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, assisting with studies of nucleic acid delivery and genetic engineering in cultured cells and small rodents. The role includes basic laboratory experiments and technical support, with duties spanning nanoparticle work, cell and gene-expression analyses, imaging, rodent experiments, and histopathological sample preparation. The position is term-limited for one year, with a possible extension.
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Research Support Associate, Anderson Lab
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Job Number: 26162
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Functional Area: Research - Scientific
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Department: Koch Inst - Integrative Cancer Research
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School Area: VP Research
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Pay Range Minimum: $22.18
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Pay Range Maximum: $27.70
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Employment Category: Non-Exempt
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Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Schedule:
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Pay Grade: 3
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Posting Description
RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research-Anderson Lab, to support an exciting team interested in nucleic acid-mediated in vivo and ex vivo genetic engineering using nucleic acids and CRISPR/Cas9. Will provide basic technical support by assisting in experimental studies in cultured cells and small rodents aimed at understanding delivery of the nucleic acids. Will perform prep work for and conduct basic lab experiments, conduct standard lab techniques, and support lab and/or research projects or protocols. Duties will include nanoparticle formulation and characterization; cell culture; gene expression analysis (RT-qPCR, ELISA, Western-blotting, and flow cytometry); imaging (bioluminescence, confocal microscopy, fluorescence); rodent experiments (administration, husbandry, tissue harvesting); and preparing/analyzing histopathological samples. May carry out routine literature searches; maintain and prepare laboratory samples, stocks, supplies, equipment, and reagents; perform data input and generate standardized reports using Excel and/or Word; maintain detailed records of experiments; and perform other duties as needed.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: High school diploma or its equivalent; computer and documentation skills; meticulous attention to detail; commitment to exceeding quality standards, providing exceptional service, and producing accurate, high-quality work; ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment; and willingness to work with animals; self-motivated, highly-organized team player; strong interpersonal and communication skills who is comfortable summarizing and reporting results to researchers. PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences; exposure to a research lab; working knowledge of molecular biology and genetics; and experience in at least one of the following: bacterial/mammalian cell culture, PCR, Sanger sequencing, Western blotting, flow cytometry, ELISA, RT-qPCR, histology, and ethical and humane use of animals (especially mice) in research.
This is a one-year, term-limited position with the possibility of an extension.
10/20/2026
How this job compares
Set against the 1,985 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$22.18–27.7/hr
- Massachusetts median$23–29/hr44 hourly ranges
- US median$22–26/hr960 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $24.94/hr, is close to the Massachusetts median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the middle half of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 63 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Massachusetts and 1,985 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (848 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,095 of the 1,985 open Laboratory Technician jobs (55%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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