Associate in Systems Biology

Harvard University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is inviting applicants for an Associate position in Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School in Boston. The role involves hands-on laboratory work, including molecular cloning and gene-editing, while collaborating with lab members in a dynamic research setting.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and strong laboratory experience. The position offers a salary range of $60,000–$70,000 and the chance to participate in the scientific community at Harvard Medical School.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field with strong laboratory skills.
• Experience in molecular cloning, cell culture, and gene-editing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bench research including molecular cloning and gene-editing.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and assist with experimental design.
• Collaborate in writing papers and reports to funding agencies.

Skills

Hands-on laboratory experience

Molecular cloning

Cell culture

Gene-editing experiments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, biotechnology, or a related quantitative field

Job description

Position

Title: Associate in Systems Biology

School: Harvard Medical School

Department/Area: Systems Biology

Position Description

We invite applicants for an Associate position in the Kirschner Lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The Kirschner Lab investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying cell behavior, development, and disease, with active projects spanning quantitative cell biology, gene‑editing approaches, and the application of molecular techniques to fundamental biological questions. We welcome applications from recent or upcoming Bachelor’s-level graduates with strong hands‑on laboratory experience who are eager to contribute to a collaborative research environment.

The candidate will work with Dr. Marc Kirschner and senior lab members to support ongoing research projects within the scope of the lab’s interests. In addition to carrying out bench research—including molecular cloning, cell culture, and gene‑editing experiments—the candidate will be expected to maintain detailed laboratory records, assist with experimental design and data analysis, contribute to manuscript preparation as appropriate, participate in lab meetings and journal clubs, and otherwise contribute to overall lab operations and a collaborative research environment.

The individual 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 and Harvard Medical School. The candidate will work in close collaboration with lab members and staff within the Systems Biology department.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, biotechnology, or a related quantitative field required.

Additional Qualifications

None specified.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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Salary Range

$60,000–$70,000

Contact Information

200 Longwood Avenue
Boston MA 02115
Harvard Medical School
Department of Systems Biology @ Warren Alpert Building 561