What is The Engine?

The Engine opened its doors in June of 2017 to founders of early-stage companies working on disruptive technology. Founded by MIT, The Engine’s mission is to provide capital, resources, and comprehensive support to help founders build the next generation of world-changing companies. We recently moved into a new 155,000 SF building in Central Square, Cambridge in September 2022. Our building includes offices, meeting spaces, biology & chemistry laboratories, and maker/fabrication space.

Position Summary

We are seeking a creative and motivated Lab Associate to assist in day-to-day lab operations and serve as the daily contact for lab requests at our new facility. The Lab Ops Associate will have the primary responsibility for ensuring the labs, equipment, offices, and building systems are running in an operative, clean, and efficient manner. Working closely with the Lab Operations Manager, additional responsibilities will focus on building a wider platform for resident space planning, lab operations assistance, and overall infrastructure to better serve the people and companies at The Engine.