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Research Scientist I Sabeti Lab Diagnostics Group
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
General information
Location
Cambridge MA
Ref #
44319
Job Family
Research
Date published
07/07/2026
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
$88000.00/yr - $124000.00/yr
Description & Requirements
About the Broad
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is the worlds leading biomedical researchinstitute dedicated to the bold mission of using the full power of genomics to transformthe understanding and treatment of disease. The Broad Institute seeks to describe all ofthe molecular components of life and their connections; discover the molecular basis ofmajor human diseases; develop effective new approaches to diagnostics andtherapeutics; and disseminate discoveries tools methods and data openly to the entirescientific community.
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is the worlds leading biomedical researchinstitute dedicated to the bold mission of using the full power of genomics to transformthe understanding and treatment of disease. The Broad Institute seeks to describe all ofthe molecular components of life and their connections; discover the molecular basis ofmajor human diseases; develop effective new approaches to diagnostics andtherapeutics; and disseminate discoveries tools methods and data openly to the entirescientific community.
Founded in 2004 the Broad Institute includes faculty professional staff and studentsfrom throughout the MIT and Harvard biomedical research communities and beyondwith collaborations spanning more than a hundred private and public institutions inmore than 40 countries worldwide.
About the Sabeti Lab
The Sabeti Lab at Harvard University and the Broad Institute develops and usescutting-edge experimental techniques to study pathogen evolution diagnosis andprevention of infectious disease. We are developing CRISPR-based technologiesincluding those to diagnose infectious diseases with the aim of creating a rapiddevelopment platform for both highly multiplexed (CARMEN) and widely deployable(SHINE) viral diagnostics.
The Sabeti Lab at Harvard University and the Broad Institute develops and usescutting-edge experimental techniques to study pathogen evolution diagnosis andprevention of infectious disease. We are developing CRISPR-based technologiesincluding those to diagnose infectious diseases with the aim of creating a rapiddevelopment platform for both highly multiplexed (CARMEN) and widely deployable(SHINE) viral diagnostics.
We seek a highly motivated individual to work closely with researchers in theDiagnostics Team of the Sabeti Lab at The Broad Institute. The ability to communicateeffectively work well in a team setting and a strong desire to contribute to translationalresearch is required. The applicant will help to develop PCR and CRISPR-baseddiagnostic assays and expand upon these technologies to work as front-line surveillancetools targeting multiple pathogens in various West African countries. This position willfocus on developing these tools to be used and widely deployed at the point of care.
The position offers an excellent opportunity to participate in a dynamic research environment in an exciting fast-paced field of research. This position will allow for professional advancement skill development and authorship on high-impact publications.
Key Responsibilities:
This individual will work with the diagnostic team within the Sabeti Lab at the BroadInstitute. The Research Scientist will have the following responsibilities:
- Work independently and with team members to design and carry outexperiments essential to the individual project and the groups collective success
- Consult the literature supervisor and other scientific staff as needed totroubleshoot experiments
- Investigate learn and develop new methods and technologies that might berelevant to the project
- Maintain detailed experimental records documentation and written protocols
- Regularly communicate results and roadblocks in experimental lab work to thewider diagnostic team
Required Skills:
- Excellent communication organization and time management skills
- High level of initiative and motivation; ability to work independently and with ateam
- Ability to think creatively to solve problems
- Interest in or previous experience developing point-of-care assays ortranslational technologies
- Experience with one or more of the following techniques is also preferred: nucleicacid isothermal amplification molecular assay design viral diagnostics CRISPRapplications quantitative data analysis
Requirements:
- PhD degree in molecular biology biochemistry biotechnology or a related field with 0 years of related work experience
- Candidates should have strong proven communication and wet lab skills workwell in a team setting and a strong desire to learn new methods
- Proven ability to engage with collaborators and influence without directsupervisory authority and proactively anticipate identify and mitigate potentialissues before they arise
- Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an emphasison strong problem-solving skills
- Strong interest in work-related travel to implement technology at partner sites
The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience education qualifications and other factors permissible by law.
At Broad your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program among other Broad benefits.
The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
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