Technical Associate , Langer Lab

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I

LANGER LAB, Koch Institute (KI) for Integrative Cancer Research (multiple openings), to join the Jaklenec Group and support our interdisciplinary and dynamic team with the development of metal‑organic framework (MOF)-based platforms for micronutrient delivery; and focus on executing experimental pipeline spanning material synthesis and characterization, food integration, and biological evaluation.

Responsibilities: synthesis and optimization of porous materials (e.g., MOFs) for controlled nutrient delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Two years of specialized lab experience (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate).
• Experience with any of the following topics including MOF materials synthesis, nanoparticles, nutrient delivery, biomaterials, or chemistry.
• Basic familiarity with at least one materials characterization technique (e.g., PXRD, SEM, ICP-MS).
• Willingness to work on biological experiments and at the interface of applied materials systems relevant to global health.
• Experience working with and maintaining technical instruments/equipment.
• Comfort summarizing and reporting results to researchers.
• Demonstrated commitment to exceeding quality standards and producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Practiced documentation skills.
• Awareness of basic safety issues and ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Willingness to learn new scientific tools and techniques quickly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Multitask; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments/experiments simultaneously.

• Relevant experience with MOFs/nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, and/or biological experiments such as cell culture, in vitro assays, or animal studies.
• Interest in translational research at the interface of materials and global health.