Research Associate II – Respiratory Viruses & General Lab Operations

Broad Institute•Cambridge, MA

6d•$58,000 - $80,667•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 (HDT) against pan-respiratory viruses. The project aims to develop host-directed broad-spectrum antiviral drugs to treat infectious diseases caused by existing and emerging respiratory viruses. The role involves designing and conducting wet-lab experiments and analyzing data in collaboration with other scientists. The Research Associate II will work independently and as part of a team, carry out independent projects with minimal supervision, support general laboratory operations, maintain thorough records and protocols, collaborate with experimentalists and computational biologists, attend weekly team meetings, and contribute to publications and intellectual property.

Requirements

B.S. with 2 or more years of research experience, or M.S. with 0 or more years of experience; listed as 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 and hands-on experience in virological and immunological assays, including characterizing and modulating primary cells from mice in the presence and absence of 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 as a team member.
Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to adapt to and effectively manage changes in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

Nice To Haves

B.S. with 2 or more years of research experience, or M.S. with 0 or more years of experience; described as highly desired.

Responsibilities

Work independently and with team members to design and carry out experiments essential to individual projects and the group’s collective success.
Design and execute appropriate 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 with team members.
Contribute to establishing laboratory protocols and standards for the team.
Collaborate with experimentalists and computational biologists.
Attend weekly team meetings to present results and participate in experimental planning.
Contribute to the generation of publications and intellectual property.
Conduct wet-lab experiments and analyze data in collaboration with other scientists.