Research Associate II – Respiratory Viruses & General Lab Operations

Broad Institute•Cambridge, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hwang laboratory at the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate II to join the Center for Integrated Solutions for Infectious Diseases (CISID). The successful candidate will investigate host interactions with respiratory viruses in vivo, with the goal of developing host-directed therapy against a broad range of respiratory viruses. The project aims to develop host-directed broad-spectrum antiviral drugs that can treat infections caused by existing and emerging respiratory viruses. The role involves participating in the design and execution of wet-lab experiments and analyzing data in collaboration with other scientists. The Research Associate II will also support general laboratory operations, help establish laboratory protocols and standards, maintain detailed experimental records, and contribute to publications and intellectual property. The position is on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and may require occasional evening and weekend work for time-sensitive assays and animal studies.

Requirements

B.S. with 2 or more years of research experience, or M.S. with 0 or more years of experience, is highly desired.
B.S. in virology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, or a closely related field.
Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture.
Hands-on experience in molecular biology and cellular assay development.
Solid understanding of and hands-on experience with virological and immunological assays, including characterizing and modulating primary cells from mice with and without infection.
Experience with quantitative data analysis.
Willingness and flexibility to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, when required by ongoing experiments.
Curiosity in research and creativity in problem-solving.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to work well as a team member.
Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to adapt to and effectively manage changes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Work independently and with team members to design and conduct experiments supporting the individual project and the group's goals.
Design and execute independent projects with minimal supervision.
Support general laboratory management, including maintaining shared reagent stocks, ordering supplies, and ensuring adherence to laboratory safety guidelines.
Accommodate experimental schedules, including occasional evening and weekend work as required by time-sensitive assays and animal studies.
Maintain and share detailed experimental records, documentation, and written protocols.
Contribute to establishing laboratory protocols and standards.
Collaborate with experimentalists and computational biologists.
Attend weekly team meetings to present results and participate in experimental planning.
Contribute to publications and intellectual property.
Participate in wet-lab experiment design and execution and analyze data in collaboration with other scientists.