Senior Scientist II — Independent, High-Impact Research

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Scientist II to contribute to complex projects with minimal supervision and substantial independent judgment. The role emphasizes technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and collaborative work across teams.

The position requires advanced degrees and several years of experience; it supports both independent and team-based research in a leading cancer research environment affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Six to nine years experience post undergraduate degree.
• One to two year work experience post education.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.
• Works on problems of moderate to large scope in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Works under minimal supervision. Wide latitude for independent judgment.

Skills

Independent thinking

Collaboration

Scientific creativity

Education

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Scientist II to contribute to complex projects with minimal supervision and substantial independent judgment. The role emphasizes technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and collaborative work across teams.

The position requires advanced degrees and several years of experience; it supports both independent and team-based research in a leading cancer research environment affiliated with Harvard Medical School.