Research Associate, Immunology and Cell Biology ($50k-$60k/year + benefits)
WALTHAM, MA
Full-Time, On-site
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a successful track record to join LASE Innovation as a Research Associate. LASE Innovation is an early-stage startup that aims to provide innovative optics solutions for broad applications. The company is currently targeting life science and diagnostic markets by commercializing LASE Particle (LP) technology initially developed at MGH, Harvard and MIT. LPs are novel laser-emitting nano/micro particles that due to their narrow emission, provide orders of magnitude more colors than conventional fluorescent probes for multiplexing and cell tracking applications. The company currently offers services and is planning for a commercial instrument launch in 2025.
Responsibilities:
- We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual to join LASE Innovation as a Research Associate. This individual will work with the R&D Bio team to develop flow cytometry workflows and applications for a novel cellular barcoding and single-cell analysis platform.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare and execute flow cytometry experiments with human primary cells
- Reagent preparation and cell culture support
- Execute sample barcoding protocols with LPs
- Acquiring single-cell data for internal research studies and for external collaborations
- Lab setup and clean up duties as required
- Ability to work early morning or evening shifts as experiments dictate
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in either the life sciences, immunology, or biotechnology
- At least 1 year experience in a biology or chemistry laboratory required.
- Experience with basic cell culture techniques strongly preferred.
- Experience in a CRO/Service Lab preferred.
- At least 1 year experience in flow cytometry preferred.
- Keen on working with new technologies and solving difficult problems.
- Resourcefulness, excellent verbal communication and writing skills, and ability to work well in a small team.
Additional Skills: life sciences, cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology
LASE Innovation is in Waltham, MA, near highway 95. Work is on-site Monday to Friday. Applicants must be able to get to our facility during normal working hours.
Benefits:
Benefits include:
- Competitive package including health, dental, and vision plans, for employee and their family.
- Shared parking
- Tax-advantaged transit passes (via MBTA Perq for Work Program)
- 14 Days of Company Holidays
- 12 Days of PTO
- Sick Days
- Free refreshments and snacks
At LASE Innovation we strive to create a healthy and productive work environment, free of harassment. Hiring decisions are merit-based and depend on business needs and candidates’ qualifications. Candidates will not be discriminated against based on their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, health status, age, family or parental status, or political beliefs.