Technical Assistant II - Weissman Lab (Relocation Assistance Available!)
Whitehead Institute · US
Classification: Exempt Job Family: Technicians Reports to: HHMI Member Job Description Summary: The Weissman lab is seeking a dedicated Technician who is pas...
Job description
Classification: Exempt Job Family: Technicians Reports to: HHMI Member Job Description Summary: The Weissman lab is seeking a dedicated Technician who is passionate about translating bench-side discoveries into life-changing therapeutics. Our lab is pioneering a new class of genetic medicines based on epigenetic editing to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington’s Disease, and other high-need therapeutic areas. This role offers the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a cutting-edge technology platform during a critical phase of preclinical expansion, with significant potential for long-term career growth and impact. The ideal candidate is a hands-on researcher who thrives when the stakes are high and is eager to take ownership of day-to-day ab work while collaborating with senior team members on more complex efforts. You are looking for a role where you can stick around to see a project go from target identification to a therapeutic reality. You are detail-oriented, adaptable to shifting needs, and motivated by the prospect of joining a mission-driven team. OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY: Designs and performs bench-level experiments and small independent research pr...