Research Scientist: Rapid Waterborne Virus Diagnostics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks a Research Scientist 1 to advance a lyophilized, single-tube, multiplex molecular diagnostic for rapid detection of waterborne viruses. Working with an interdisciplinary team, you will integrate RT-RPA with programmable Argonaute nuclease detection in environmental water samples.

Responsibilities include evaluating Argonaute nucleases, developing guide DNAs and RT-RPA primers, optimizing fluorescence and lateral-flow readouts, formulating and testing

Responsibilities

• Evaluating Argonaute nucleases.
• Developing guide DNAs and RT-RPA primers.
• Optimizing fluorescence and lateral-flow readouts.
• Formulating and testing ambient-stable lyophilized pellets.
• Validating assay performance across surface water, agricultural runoff, and municipal water sources.

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks a Research Scientist 1 to advance a lyophilized, single-tube, multiplex molecular diagnostic for rapid detection of waterborne viruses. Working with an interdisciplinary team, you will integrate RT-RPA with programmable Argonaute nuclease detection in environmental water samples.

Responsibilities include evaluating Argonaute nucleases, developing guide DNAs and RT-RPA primers, optimizing fluorescence and lateral-flow readouts, formulating and testing