Mass General Brigham is hiring a Research Scientist to lead the design and implementation of CRISPR/Cas systems for basic and translational immunology research. You will drive research projects scientifically, determine their course, and contribute to publications while potentially obtaining funding.
What You'll Do
- Make proficient intellectual contributions to the lab's scientific strategies as a subject matter authority.
- Contribute to the design and execution of experiments and research projects.
- Exercise judgment in selecting methods and technologies to obtain results.
- Collaborate with external researchers and potentially secure external project funding.
- Present results and prepare publications.
- Assist the Principal Investigator in training and supervising other laboratory personnel.
What We're Looking For
- Doctorate in a related field of study.
- 5-7 years of previous research experience, inclusive of graduate and postdoctoral work.
- Extensive hands-on experience in CRISPR construct design, genome editing workflows, molecular validation strategies, and immunological assays.
- Excellent research skills and demonstrated specific scientific competence in the field.
- Demonstrated broad knowledge of the field and evidence of potential for scientific creativity and original thought.
- Able to exercise independent judgment and leadership.
- Ability to contribute to publications.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment.
Nice to Have
- Proficiency with bioinformatic tools for guide RNA design, immune repertoire analysis, and sequencing data interpretation.
Technical Stack
- CRISPR/Cas systems
- CRISPR construct design
- Genome editing workflows
- Molecular validation strategies
- Immunological assays
- Bioinformatic tools for guide RNA design
- Immune repertoire analysis
- Sequencing data interpretation
Team & Environment
You will join an academic research laboratory, reporting directly to the Principal Investigator (PI).
Work Mode
This position is onsite at 600 Main Street.
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
