AUGUST 01, 2025

001296SR

• Full-time
• Boston
• Fully On-site
• Harvard Medical School

Company Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard’s world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

WHY JOIN HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL?

Harvard Medical School’s mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.
You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.
Job Description
We are seeking a Research Assistant for our MUPPETS project, which aims to develop methods for preserving pathogens for research. In addition, this position will aim in related projects with the CDC and commercial entities around pandemic preparedness and diagnostic development. This position will support lab projects including (1) maintaining and propagating 100s of pathogens (bacteria, fungal, and viral); (2) perform high throughput viability testing; (3) cell culture work; (4) utilizing various equipment such as qPCR and robotics (not a prerequisite skill); and (5) performing molecular biology lab techniques.
The RA will participate in group meetings and collaborate in writing papers and reports to funding agencies. They will attend seminar series within HMS and take part in the scientific and intellectual life of the lab, Harvard Medical School, and the broader MUPPETS team. Strong applicants should be self-motivated and equally adept working independently and bringing their skills to a collaborative and conscientious multidisciplinary team.
This is an exciting position for a recent graduate who wishes to explore the interface between academic research and industrial-scale solutions for global problems. The successful candidate will receive training in robotics, safety, and experimental design.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: College background or equivalent work experience. At least one-year related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience).
Additional Qualifications and Skills: High level of reliability and organization.
Additional Information
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Term: This is a 6-month term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position.

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hrs. per week | Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
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