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The BioMicro Center is Hiring! (June 2025)[edit]

Core Manager (Program Scientist I, MIT-24971)[edit]

Position Overview:[edit]

Core Manager, BioMicro Center. The MIT BioMicro Center and the Koch Institute Genomics Core are seeking a core manager to join a highly collaborative team supporting a broad range of biological research projects in cancer, infectious disease, environmental health and other and topics in basic and applied biology. The core manager will focus on coordinating the day-to-day operations of the experimental laboratory, oversee the training of technical personnel and researchers on advanced techniques and methods, and be responsible for ensuring the quality and timeliness of the data being produced. The core manager will collaborate with the Director in evaluating and adopting new technologies and ensuring that the BioMicro Center/Genomics Core remain at the cutting edge of technology.

The MIT BioMicro Center / Koch Institute Genomics Core is a core facility that provides genomics and systems biology support and training for researchers in over 100 labs across multiple departments and centers. As such, the ability to understand a broad variety of biological questions and be familiar with adapting existing methodologies to new biological areas will be critical to the success.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):[edit]

The core manager will coordinate day-to-day operations for the shared resource in collaboration with Center Director. This includes coordinating projects and technical staff to ensure timely data production as well as ensuring robust data quality metrics. Success in management of the facility will require:

Maintaining up-to-date expertise in relevant instrumentation/research methods.
contributing original ideas to the research direction and/or methodologies used by scientists using the facility.
Devise and implement options for improving quality, identify potential problems and devises and implement solutions, which may include potential upgrades to equipment.
Responsible for the integrity, development and tracking of facility protocols, policies and procedures and performs
Contribute to the preparation of periodic progress reports or research narratives for grant proposals.
play a key role in determining the shared /core facility long-term strategy and financial planning/operations as an advisor to the BioMicro Center Director.
other duties assigned by the BioMicro Center Director.

Supervision Received[edit]

This position reports to the Director of the BioMicro Center and the Koch Institute Genomics Core. While this position consults with leadership and other members of the core on complex research matters, the position functions in a largely autonomous matter.

Supervision Exercised[edit]

This position is responsible for direct supervision of undergraduate researchers working within the shared resource including Northeastern Co-op students.

Qualifications and Skills[edit]

Minimum Education & Experience[edit]

PhD in the life sciences and a minimum of 2 years related experience in a research environment or Master's degree and minimum of 4 years related experience (which may include experience as a graduate student) with evidence of original or collaborative scholarship. Candidate must have direct experience with genomic technologies spanning multiple methodologies in a research setting.

Qualifications & Competencies:[edit]

Experience with identifying solutions using a systematic, multi-step approach. Maintain a broad knowledge of molecular biology and genomic methodologies and possess a solid understanding of modern sequencing techniques; able to rapidly grasp new fields of study. Experience working independently, the ability to multi-task, set priorities, produce polished results and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated excellent communication skills, ability to work as part of a team and with users of diverse scientific/technical backgrounds. Ability to answer complex questions and demonstrate a deep understanding of systems biology. Knowledge and expertise in a UNIX/Linux environment.