Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is a leading, nonprofit research and educational institution that has defined the cutting edge of biomedical science, creating a legacy of research excellence and academic eminence since 1982. Wholly independent in its governance, finances and research programs, Whitehead shares a teaching affiliation with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), offering the intellectual, collegial and scientific benefits of a leading research university. Whitehead’s Faculty Members and Fellows run pioneering programs in cancer research, immunology, developmental biology, stem cell research, regenerative medicine, genetics and genomics—programs with a record of success.

Director David C. Page likens the Institute to an artists’ colony. “What we do here at Whitehead is attract the best possible intellectual capital and empower maximally creative—really wildly creative—individuals to realize their dreams within these walls”.

Whitehead offers a generous comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental plans, retirement program, paid time off, reimbursement accounts (FSAs), short and long term disability and much more.

Summary

Individual will perform cell sorting for facility users and daily operations of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Will perform routine cell sorts for facility users

• Will be responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of two BD FACSCaliburs, one with BD HTS, BD SORP LSRII, BD FACSAria SORP, and Miltenyi Biotech AutoMACS PRO

• Will be responsible for general maintenance of the flow lab, including ordering supplies and billing

• Will interact with vendors and field service engineers as necessary

• Other tasks as required or assigned

Qualifications

• B.S in biological or physical sciences required
• 1 - 2 years of flow cytometry experience preferred
• Cell sorting experience is preferred but not required (training will be provided)
• Experience with BD instruments, PC and MAC platforms, and flow cytometry acquisition and analysis software preferred
• Must have strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and with a diverse group of people in a service oriented environment required
• Ability to work flexible hours

Interested candidates should send resumes to:

resumes@wi.mit.edu