Research Scientist, Hwang Lab

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

RESEARCH SCIENTIST, HWANG LAB , Biology , to help lead and expand experimental efforts in enzyme discovery and biochemical characterization; develop and apply high-throughput experimental platforms to discover, characterize, and functionally annotate enzymes across diverse sequence space; and independently design and execute high-throughput assays, mentor trainees, and help organize and scale experimental operations in a fast-moving research environment. This position offers the opportunity to shape the lab’s experimental infrastructure, co-develop new assay platforms, mentor students, and contribute to high-impact publications and grant proposals.

Requirements

• PhD in biochemistry, chemical biology, molecular biology, microbiology, or related discipline
• a minimum of two years of hands-on research experience in an industrial or academic laboratory setting, may include experience as a graduate student
• strong track record of experimental productivity (publications or equivalent research output)
• ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience building or scaling high-throughput experimental platforms
• experience with mass-spectrometry (e.g. LC-MS/MS) and metabolomics
• familiarity with automated liquid handling systems
• interest in machine learning and AI

Responsibilities

• lead and expand experimental efforts in enzyme discovery and biochemical characterization
• develop and apply high-throughput experimental platforms to discover, characterize, and functionally annotate enzymes across diverse sequence space
• independently design and execute high-throughput assays
• mentor trainees
• help organize and scale experimental operations in a fast-moving research environment
• shape the lab’s experimental infrastructure
• co-develop new assay platforms
• mentor students
• contribute to high-impact publications and grant proposals

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees