Bioprinting Research Fellow: Disease Models

Harvard University; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Lewis Lab seeks a Research Fellow to develop and apply novel 3D bioprinting methods for disease models and therapeutic tissues. You will work with the PI and a senior postdoc, handling protocols, cell culture, imaging, and molecular biology tasks.

This 1-year position is not benefits-eligible, with a salary range of $50,000–$70,000 and potential extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• B.S. in one of the listed disciplines is required.
• Written and verbal skills for communicating scientific ideas.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment is preferred.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work outside own discipline to achieve goals.
• Experience with flow cytometry, immunofluorescent imaging, confocal microscopy, ELISAs, and PCR.
• Experience with microfluidics, bioprinting, or microfabrication is a plus.
• Knowledge of cancer biology and/or immunology is a plus.
• Prior experience in cell culture, biological assays and/or mechanical design (CAD).

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and execution of bioprinting protocols.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team across tissue engineering, design, materials science, and biology.
• Conduct cell culture, microscopy and molecular biology tasks with minimal supervision.
• Think creatively to develop and validate experimental protocols.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Creativity in protocol development

Bioprinting experience

Education

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Materials Science

B.S. in Biology/Biochemistry/Immunology

Tools

Flow cytometry

Immunofluorescent imaging

Confocal microscopy

ELISAs

PCR

Microfluidics

Bioprinting

Microfabrication

Job description

Harvard University’s Lewis Lab seeks a Research Fellow to develop and apply novel 3D bioprinting methods for disease models and therapeutic tissues. You will work with the PI and a senior postdoc, handling protocols, cell culture, imaging, and molecular biology tasks.

This 1-year position is not benefits-eligible, with a salary range of $50,000–$70,000 and potential extension based on performance.