Brain Targeting Research Associate - In Vivo & In Vitro

Harvard University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing resources

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Wyss Institute at Harvard University seeks a Research Assistant III to join the Brain Targeting Program. You will support in vivo antibody brain shuttle screening and develop in vitro assays, contributing to a modular brain-delivery platform for large molecules.

Reporting to a Scientist, you’ll handle tissue processing, ELISAs, data analysis, figures, and SOPs, collaborating with veterinary and operations teams in a fast-paced, translational research environment in Boston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, genetics, or related field.
• 2+ years of rodent handling, drug administration (IV, IP, SC), tissue harvesting and processing.
• Experience with in vivo and in vitro assays is required.
• Desirable: tissue culture, western blotting, flow cytometry, and plate-based assays (e.g., ELISA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support in vivo functional screening: prepare drugs for in vivo studies, administer via IV, IP or SC, perfuse and dissect tissues, perform lysate prep and ELISAs.
• Manage mouse line inventory in the animal facility.
• Support in vitro tissue culture and cell-based assays.
• Organize lab materials and assist with ordering, shipping, and receiving.
• Document observations and protocols; write/update SOPs and troubleshoot as needed.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure scientific rigor and milestone achievement.

Skills

Rodent handling

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

ELISA

Flow cytometry

GraphPad Prism

Job description

The Wyss Institute at Harvard University seeks a Research Assistant III to join the Brain Targeting Program. You will support in vivo antibody brain shuttle screening and develop in vitro assays, contributing to a modular brain-delivery platform for large molecules.

Reporting to a Scientist, you’ll handle tissue processing, ELISAs, data analysis, figures, and SOPs, collaborating with veterinary and operations teams in a fast-paced, translational research environment in Boston.