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Research Associate

Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCambridge, USA

Cambridge, USA

1 month ago

Biosecurity & pandemic preparedness

Global health & development

Full-time

Routes to impact

Direct high impact on an important cause

Skill-building & building career capital

Testing your fit for a certain career path

Description

A hands-on research role for a motivated molecular biologist to develop CRISPR and PCR-based infectious disease diagnostics within the Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

Focus – Design and run experiments to build next-generation viral diagnostic assays (CARMEN, SHINE) targeting multiple pathogens in West African surveillance programs
Skills needed – Background in molecular biology with experience in nucleic acid amplification, digital PCR, or viral diagnostics; CRISPR experience preferred
Growth – Opportunity for authorship on high-impact publications, skill development, and work-related travel to partner sites
Compensation – $58,000–$80,667/yr plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid parental leave

Apply directly at the Broad Institute careers page.

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