Research Associate II (Virology)

Location: On-site in Cambridge, MA, United States

Salary: $58,000–$80,667 per year

Company

hirify.global of MIT and Harvard conducts biomedical research through the Center for Integrated Solutions for Infectious Diseases and the Hwang laboratory.

What you will do

• Investigate host interactions with respiratory viruses in vivo to support development of host-directed broad-spectrum antiviral therapies.
• Design and conduct independent and collaborative wet-lab experiments with minimal supervision.
• Develop laboratory protocols and standards, maintain reagent stocks, order supplies, and follow laboratory safety requirements.
• Maintain detailed experimental records, documentation, and written protocols.
• Collaborate with experimentalists and computational biologists, present results in weekly meetings, and contribute to publications and intellectual property.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends when required for time-sensitive assays and animal studies.

Requirements

• B.S. with 2+ years of research experience, or M.S. with 0+ years of experience.
• B.S. in virology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, or a closely related field.
• Extensive mammalian cell culture experience.
• Hands-on experience in molecular biology and cellular assay development.
• Hands-on experience with virological and immunological assays, including characterizing and modulating primary mouse cells with and without infection.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis.
• Willingness and flexibility to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, when required by ongoing experiments.
• Curiosity, creativity in problem-solving, strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to adapt to and effectively manage change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with an on-site laboratory environment.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k); flexible spending and health savings accounts; paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program.
• The hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.