Research Technician, Monaghan Lab
Northeastern University
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Work
- On-site in Boston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Research Technician to join the Monaghan Laboratory in the Department of Biology at Northeastern University. The successful candidate will contribute to a project to clear and image fixed tissues using multiplexed staining and light sheet microscopy. They will work directly with the Principal Investigator (PI) and a postdoctoral researcher to optimize protocols and collect data toward a publication. The technician will also help keep the lab running by maintaining stocks and assisting with ordering. The role may include guiding undergraduate volunteers as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out tissue clearing, multiplexed staining, and light sheet imaging of fixed tissues, including optimizing protocols in collaboration with the PI and postdoctoral researcher
- Collect, organize, and help analyze imaging datasets to support a planned publication
- Maintain lab stocks and organization, and assist with ordering supplies
- Help guide undergraduate volunteers in the lab as needed
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related field
- Laboratory experience handling tissues and tissue imaging, either in sections or whole mount
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
- Some computational skills for working with large datasets (a plus, but not essential)