Research Scientist - Genomics & Therapeutic Discovery

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital invites applications for a Summer Research position at The General Hospital Corporation, driving genetic association analyses and validating target genes for therapeutic discovery.

You will design and perform cell-based, biochemical, and in vivo experiments, maintain cell lines, and collaborate with informatics teams to integrate data and present results in cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral level training in relevant field required.
• Strong research and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to contribute to scientific publications.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform genetic association analysis.
• Design, plan, and execute cell-based, biochemical, and in vivo experiments to validate target genes.
• Maintain cell lines and isolate primary cells for assays.
• Collaborate with informatics and computational scientists to integrate datasets.
• Characterize mechanism of action studies for compounds.
• Work with team to design research plans and meet timelines.
• Troubleshoot and solve scientific problems independently.
• Train investigators in techniques related to small animal surgery and molecular biology.

Skills

Excellent research skills

Scientific competence

Broad knowledge in field

Creativity and originality

Independent judgment and leadership

Publications contribution

Education

Doctorate or PhD in related field

Job description

Massachusetts General Hospital invites applications for a Summer Research position at The General Hospital Corporation, driving genetic association analyses and validating target genes for therapeutic discovery.

You will design and perform cell-based, biochemical, and in vivo experiments, maintain cell lines, and collaborate with informatics teams to integrate data and present results in cross-functional projects.