Research Associate III - Xiao Wang Group

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Research Associate III to support innovative projects in the Xiao Wang group, focusing on RNA research and drug design. The candidate will enhance lab operations, maintain compliance, and foster collaboration in a dynamic environment, with an emphasis on marine biology and neuroscience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience for B.S. or 2+ years for M.S. in relevant field.
• Experience in in vivo studies and animal care.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain animal care and comply with IACUC protocols.
• Collaborate with the administrative team for daily operations.
• Train new lab members.

Skills

Animal handling

Neuroscience research

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in relevant field

M.S. degree in relevant field

Job description

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The Xiao Wang group at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is seeking an energetic and motivated Research Associate III to engage with daily lab duties and collaborate within the lab and across different groups at the Broad. Our research program focuses on developing and applying state-of-the-art chemical and genomic analysis tools to chart cellular RNAs from birth to death and understand how the RNA life cycle is shaped and regulated in time and space to serve biological functions, with an emphasis on the central nervous system.

In parallel, we aim to translate our understanding of RNA-centered gene regulation principles to design and engineer next-generation RNA drugs by expanding the alphabet, structure, and topology of synthetic RNAs to enhance their translation efficiency, stability, and tunability. This role will require an in-office work capacity, with the expectation to be in the office five days a week. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate across lab and administrative operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Maintenance of animal care and IACUC protocol compliance
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Collaboration with group’s administrative team to maintain smooth daily operations
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Training and onboarding of new lab members
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Develop and/or modify existing SOPs to reflect lab workflows

QUALIFICATIONS

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B.S. with 4+ years of related experience or M.S. with 2+ years of related experience in relevant field
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Experience with one or more domains:

(a) animal handling, in vivo studies, stereotactic surgery;

(b) pathological studies with human patient samples;

(c) general tissue culture or organoid culture;

(d) neuroscience research such as primary neuronal culture, optogenetics, and electrophysiology;

(e) viral vector preparation, such as AAV and lentivirus;

(f) synthetic and analytical approaches to chemical and molecular biology, such as nucleic acid chemistry, organic synthesis, and microscopy

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Experience working in a variety of lab spaces such as chemical benches, tissue culture rooms, microscope rooms, animal facilities
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Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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Flexibility in schedule and ability to work five days onsite

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Research Services

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