Technical Laboratory Operations Support
Must Have
Data/Reporting
- Experience executing data collections in a laboratory or field setting - 5 years
- Lab Data Collection - 5 years
Program/Project Management OR Analysis
- Experience supporting field deployments, including coordination with external parties and travel - 5 years
Science
- Laboratory Support Functions - 5 years
Systems
- Maintain equipment with complex hardware/software systems (i.e. CAREN) - 5 years
- Operating a CAREN system - 5 years
Nice to Have
Experience
- Managing facility security and safety protocols - 0 years
Human Factors
- Laboratory management (human subjects research) - 0 years
Testing
- Experience integrating measurement hardware into existing testing environments - 0 years
Background/Need
Group 24 is in search of a thorough, detail-oriented individual, with exceptional organizational skills to manage our laboratory spaces and support in-laboratory and field-based data collection efforts. This position spans laboratory space management, hands-on experimental support, fielding execution, and group operations/facilities support. A successful candidate will be comfortable working across multiple lab environments and will be equally proficient coordinating logistics for an in-house data collection as they are traveling to support a field deployment.
Virtual/Work from Home
Hybrid
Other Information Relevant to the Job Requirement
Laboratory Space Management
- Maintain and operate the computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) system and other MIT LL STRIVE Center equipment including motion capture (Vicon), EMG (Delsys), IMU (Delsys, Xsens), metabolic cost (Cosmed), and projection (Scalable) systems.
- Maintain oversight of laboratory spaces owned and managed by Group 24.
- Ensure all lab spaces remain compliant with EHS safety standards, are well organized, and are ready for daily operations and laboratory tours.
- Maintain equipment inventories, coordinate preventative maintenance, and train staff on the proper use of lab equipment and systems.
- Interface with research principal investigators, program managers, technical staff, and equipment manufacturers/vendors as needed to support lab operations.
In-Laboratory Data Collection Support
- Support experimental design and provide input on hardware system selection, integration, and testing.
- Execute in-laboratory data collections with high accuracy, adhering to project timelines and technical specifications.
- Perform initial data processing, ensuring collected data is present, organized, and cleaned for hand-off to the broader project team.
- Standardize and streamline data collection procedures to minimize setup errors and improve overall data quality.
Fielding Support & Execution
- Support planning for field data collections, including logistics, scheduling, and equipment staging.
- Interface with external parties and collaborators to coordinate fielding activities.
- Execute field data collections, including travel to field sites as required to support successful data capture and system testing.
Group Operations & Facilities Support
- Support Group 24 facilities changes and lab space renovations, including planning, coordination, and execution.
- Assist with resource allocation and timeline management for facilities-related projects to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
- Provide general operational support to the Group as needed.
Required Skills
- Previous experience managing or supporting laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory tracking, and safety/compliance oversight.
- Demonstrated experience executing data collections in a laboratory or field setting, including experimental setup, hardware integration, and initial data processing.
- Experience supporting field deployments, including coordination with external parties and travel to field sites.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities across lab operations, data collection, and facilities support.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain equipment involving complex hardware/software systems.
- At least five years of experience operating a CAREN System.
Preferred Skills
- Experience integrating measurement hardware (e.g., motion capture, EMG, IMU, physiological monitoring systems) into existing testing environments.
- Familiarity with EHS safety standards and lab compliance requirements.
- Prior experience coordinating facilities projects or lab space renovations.
- Existing relationships with relevant equipment vendors and manufacturers.
- Demonstrated track record of laboratory management in a human-subjects research environment.
On-site Requirement
This position is Hybrid, with a minimum of 80% onsite presence required. Candidates may be asked to come onsite 5 days a week to support programs as needed.
Travel Requirement
Candidates would be required to support in-field data collections, including travel to the field sites. Field site travel will be domestic.
Interview Process
- 1st Round Interview: Zoom with the hiring manager.
- 2nd Round Interview: Zoom with additional team members as needed.
Clearance
An interim clearance is sufficient for the start of this position.
