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Research Associate
Research Associate
Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCambridge, MA
Today
Biosecurity & pandemic preparedness
Global health & development
Full-time
Today
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Direct high impact on an important cause
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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