Research Scientist

Mass General Brigham•Cambridge, MA

22h•$60,000 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. In consultation with their Principal Investigator (PI), undertake and execute a program of scientific study culminating in publication. Drives research projects scientifically and determines the course of research as evidenced by leadership, obtaining funding, writing, or other recognition. May not necessarily receive independent resources; however, their contribution is essential to the conceptual/scientific success of the project. They assist their PI in the training and supervision of other laboratory personnel and in a wide variety of administrative tasks, as necessary. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join the Batista laboratory, an internationally recognized group at the forefront of immunology research. The laboratory integrates molecular biology, genome engineering, genetically engineered mouse models, and cellular immunology to investigate the fundamental mechanisms of B-cell and T-cell function and to advance the development of novel immunotherapies. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research involving DNA construct generation, the development and characterization of genetically engineered mouse models, immune cell phenotyping, and functional assays, and in vivo immunogen characterization. This position is ideal for a scientist who can work independently, take ownership of experimental design, execution, and troubleshooting, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team of senior scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and technical staff.

Requirements

Doctorate Related Field of Study required
Previous Research experience (inclusive of graduate and postdoctoral experience) 5-7 years required
Excellent research skills.
Demonstrated evidence of specific scientific competence in field.
Demonstrated broad knowledge of field.
Evidence of potential for scientific creativity and original thought.
Able to exercise independent judgment and leadership.
Ability to contribute to publications.

Nice To Haves

Can work independently, take ownership of experimental design, execution, and troubleshooting, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team of senior scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and technical staff.

Responsibilities

Makes proficient intellectual contributions to scientific strategies of the group/lab and plays a leadership role by acting as subject matter authority in the field.
Contributes to the design and execution of experiments and/or research projects.
Exercises judgment in selecting methods and technologies to obtain results.
May collaborate with external researchers and/or receive external project funding support.
Presents results and prepares publications.
May assist PI in the training and supervision of other staff.
Contribute to ongoing research involving DNA construct generation, the development and characterization of genetically engineered mouse models, immune cell phenotyping, and functional assays, and in vivo immunogen characterization.