Position Description

What you'll do:

• Independently maintain mammalian cell cultures, especially immune cells
• Collaborate with senior staff to develop/synthesize novel biomaterials for drug delivery
• Execute cell based biological experiments independently with guidance from senior staff
• Perform and analyze in-vitro and in-vivo drug release profiles
• Train and mentor junior technicians in cell culture techniques
• Maintain tissue culture facilities, including daily maintenance of tissue culture equipment such as hoods, incubators, and water baths
• Order supplies/consumables and maintain shared stocks
• Accurately and thoroughly document experimental observations and protocols and write/update standard operating procedures
• 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 Biomedical Engineering or related field required.
• 2 or more years of experience in aseptic mammalian cell culture required including endpoint analysis (ELISA, qPCR, western, or imaging), drug delivery design and characterization and material characterization (HPLC, Rheology, DLS, and NMR). Advanced education may count towards years of experience.

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 Biomedical Engineering with experience in biomaterials synthesis molecular biology, Immunology and professional industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft software packages is essential
• Experience working in chemical and BSL2 biological laboratory environments is essential
• Strong organizational and communication skills to aid in interaction with multidisciplinary groups of biologists, chemists, engineers and technology innovators.
• Team leadership experience
• Familiarity with standard lab safety is essential.
• Experience as a contributing team member is essential

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 spring 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.