Research Technician (C. elegans)

Location: Onsite at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Hiring pay range: $19.15–$23.94 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a biomedical research organization and philanthropy supporting academic researchers, educators, students, and professionals in advancing and sharing scientific knowledge.

What you will do

• Conduct mutagenesis screens and create C. elegans strains through genetic crosses, CRISPR, transgenesis, and PCR genotyping.
• Perform molecular cloning and microscopy, including fluorescent-protein imaging in C. elegans.
• Process and analyze research data, including image processing, quantification, and statistics.
• Maintain C. elegans cultures and assist with general laboratory maintenance.
• Collaborate with an interactive, multidisciplinary team studying cellular fate determination and programmed cell death.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.
• Coursework in biology, statistics, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or cell biology.
• Research laboratory experience beyond coursework, such as undergraduate research, and interest in becoming a professional biological researcher.
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, time-management, communication, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while following laboratory safety procedures.

Nice to have

• Experience with molecular cloning and C. elegans.
• Basic computational and data-presentation skills using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ImageJ, or similar tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement plans, paid time off, recognition programs, and wellness programs.
• Close collaboration within a vibrant MIT research community and opportunities to contribute to publications.
• Career mentorship and potential for meaningful research contributions and authorship.
• Fixed-term position anticipated to end no later than August 31, 2027, subject to current laboratory funding.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume, cover letter, university transcript, and contact details for three professional references.
• New-hire employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify.