About the Opportunity The Wang Lab is seeking a motivated, experienced Technician / Research Associate to join our growing team. Our lab uses computational protein design to develop biologics as molecular tools for studying cell signaling and as potential therapeutics. As the lab’s first hire, you will work closely with Dr. Xinru Wang to help establish lab workflows and shape a collaborative research environment. This position combines hands-on experimental research with lab management responsibilities and offers opportunities to contribute to research projects and publications. Depending on your interests and goals, you will also have the opportunity to learn computational protein design and integrate it with experimental work. Prior computational experience is not required. We welcome candidates with strong experimental backgrounds. Responsibilities Perform mammalian cell culture experiments and maintain cell lines. Express and purify recombinant proteins for biochemical and functional studies. Help develop experimental platforms, protocols, and lab workflows. Train and support lab members in experimental techniques, protocols, and best practices. Coordinate lab operations, including safety compliance, regulatory protocols, and equipment maintenance. Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships. Qualifications A BS or MS in biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field. At least two years of hands-on laboratory experience in mammalian cell culture and/or biochemistry; undergraduate research experience may count toward this requirement. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and take initiative. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team. Attention to detail and a commitment to scientific rigor and reproducibility. Compensation and Benefits Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The position includes full Northeastern University benefits. Application Materials Please include a CV and a brief cover letter in your application describing your background and interest . Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 105H Expected Hiring Range: $20.77 - $28.56 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.