Position Description

What you’ll do:

• With supervision, plan and execute scientific research dealing with microfluidic organ on chip primary cell culture and microbiome co-culture.
• Working independently under the supervision of staff and team members, execute endpoint assays, including, but not limited to, cell based qPCR/TaqMan, ELISA, westerns, enzymatic assays, imaging, and flow cytometry.
• Order supplies and perform support activities and lab maintenance.
• Under the supervision of staff, contribute to data analysis and present data and conclusions at meetings within the Wyss Institute.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Basic Qualifications

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology or related field.
• At least two years of experience involving aseptic primary human cell culture and molecular biology techniques, such as ELISA, PCR, microscopy or related experience required.

Working Conditions

This position will be based on our campus in Boston, MA and will require on-campus presence. Subject to business needs, the Wyss Institute generally supports flexible work arrangements.

 

Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to provide confirmation of primary series COVID-19 vaccination upon hire, as detailed on our COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage. Harvard University Health Services employees and other health care individuals are also required to be up to date on vaccination as described by the CDC. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University’s COVID-19 Information Website.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Desirable Skills:

• Master's degree in Cell Biology or Bioengineering strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with primary mammalian cell culture is required. Candidates with experience in multiple primary cell types strongly preferred.
• Experience with cell culture using a microfluidic device is preferred.
• Proficiency with personal computers and applicable software packages (Microsoft Office).
• Good written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to function in a team-oriented environment with other scientists and staff at the Institute is a must.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and able to take initiative.

Additional Information

This is a one year term position with the possibility of renewal.

Harvard is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

 

Why you’ll like working with us:

At the Wyss Institute, you’re a member of a supportive, dynamic community that is united by its shared goal of changing the world through groundbreaking technology development and commercialization. We encourage your professional growth and development through mentorship and tuition reimbursement to support continued learning, and more. We also support your physical, financial, and mental well-being through generous time off benefits, gym reimbursements, and other programs offered through Harvard. Our community will be relocating to a new, state of the art life sciences building in the lively Fenway neighborhood in late summer 2023, where you will have access to multiple amenities including a roof terrace with stunning views of Boston and proximity to numerous restaurants and cultural attractions. We value an inclusive and diverse workforce, and believe that our differences enrich the work environment for all.

 

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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

As a collaborative organization, we at the Wyss Institute know that great innovation happens when diverse perspectives come together to solve problems. As a result, we are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness both in and out of the lab. When recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you will bring in terms of education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. We believe these differences in background, experience, and perspective enrich our work environment and are essential to our mission of solving complex problems through technology development and translation.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.