Senior Scientist II at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Harvard University


Position Title: Senior Scientist II

Req ID: 66897BR

School or Unit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University

Description: Job Summary

About us:

The Wyss Institute's mission is to transform healthcare and the environment by emulating the way nature builds. We harness the imagination of academia and the focus of industry to translate ground-breaking technologies into commercial products that solve big problems. We support research that universities, companies, and venture capital firms don't fund because they view it as too risky. We prefer to use the word "challenging," and we love challenges. For more information discover our technologies, catch up on our recent news, or watch our latest videos.

About you:

You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You want the opportunity to explore your scientific interests and apply your knowledge to tackle ambitious projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial-minded environment with resources and support from top-notch scientific, operations, and administrative professionals. You enjoy working with highly motivated, diverse teams and leveraging your expertise to create innovations that can change the world.

About the Role:

The Wyss Institute at Harvard University is seeking an innovative scientific leader with significant experience with microphysiological systems, organoids and immunology to lead a team that is developing clinically relevant in vitro models of human organs, including models of lymphoid organs and intestine to understand the effects of radiation and malnutrition and derisk vaccines. One important part of the long-term vision is to create personalized organ chips that will be used to accelerate development and validation of therapeutics and clinical biomarkers working with industrial partners. Reporting to the Senior Principal Scientist and Faculty Leader, you will manage, develop and inspire a team of junior scientists and research assistants. As a member of the Advanced Technology Team, you will be exposed to many different technologies in areas ranging from therapeutics and diagnostics to synthetic biology and materials science, with the goal of identifying new product solutions and the unique opportunity to follow your passion either at the Institute or as a future co-founder of a Wyss start-up.

Position Description

What you'll do:

• Lead lymphoid organ and intestine programs providing oversight of experimental plans and scientific direction.
• Provide project management to the team making decisions and implementing strategy and timelines to execute project goals.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, external sponsors and institutions to establish new projects and initiatives that will lead to product development opportunities based on Organ Chip technology.
• Contribute to the scientific vision and write research proposals and reports to funding agencies and industry, providing critical data, figures or information for grant and patent submissions
• Co-manage existing sponsored agreements and identify new sponsorship opportunities.
• Write and collaborate with faculty and other researchers on manuscripts, abstracts and other publications of research findings
• In collaboration with the business development team, and other ATT staff, identify new external collaboration opportunities. Work closely with industrial collaborations.
• Manage, mentor and train other on research methodology and experimental design.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions and communications with others.

Basic Qualifications

What you'll need:

• Master's degree in Immunology, Biology or another related field required.
• A minimum of 9 years of experience working with microphysiological systems, organoids and immunology; A PhD may count towards years of experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Desirable Skills:

• PhD is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience as program lead in industry or academia
• Deep knowledge in one of the fields listed
• Demonstrated acquisition of expertise in new fields is required
• Demonstrated success in leading and working in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced translational environment and able to adjust scientific approach based upon changing priorities.
• Ability to seek out collaborations
• Experience in mentoring fellows and/or students

Additional Information

Why you'll like working with us:

At the Wyss Institute, you're a member of a supportive, dynamic community that is united by its shared goal of changing the world through groundbreaking technology development and commercialization. We encourage your professional growth and development through mentorship and tuition reimbursement to support continued learning, and more. We also support your physical, financial, and mental well-being through generous time off benefits, gym reimbursements, and other programs offered through Harvard. Our facility is located in a new, state-of-the-art life sciences building in the lively Fenway neighborhood, where you have access to multiple amenities including a roof top terrace with stunning views of Boston and proximity to numerous restaurants and cultural attractions. We value an inclusive and diverse workforce, and believe that our differences enrich the work environment for all.

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Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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Department Office Location: USA - MA - Boston

Job Code: RS0159 Scientist II

Job Function: Research

Work Format: On-Site

Sub Unit: ------------

Salary Grade: 059

Department: Wyss Institute


Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status: Full-time

Pre-Employment Screening: Education, Identity

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Commitment to Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging: As a collaborative organization, we at the Wyss Institute know that great innovation happens when diverse perspectives come together to solve problems. As a result, we are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness both in and out of the lab. When recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you will bring in terms of education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. We believe these differences in background, experience, and perspective enrich our work environment and are essential to our mission of solving complex problems through technology development and translation.

EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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