Research Associate II, Genetic Perturbation Platform

5 days ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Broad Institute Full time
General information

Location

Cambridge, MA

Ref #

43172

Job Family

Research

Workplace

On-Site

Date published

10/27/2025

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

58, ,667 Usd Annual

Description & Requirements

The R&D team in the Genetic Perturbation Platform at the Broad Institute ) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our group as a Research Associate II. Our group develops and pressure-tests the latest approaches in functional genomics, especially CRISPR technology, and then uses these tools to collaborate with researchers across many biological areas to discover the functions of genes and understand how gene dysfunction leads to disease.

This position offers a unique opportunity to be a lead contributor to cutting-edge technology development with widespread impact across the Broad community and the world. We are committed to mentoring research associates to further their skills and have a strong history of ensuring that RAs take lead roles in publications, give presentations, attend conferences, and ultimately position themselves for the next step in their careers, whether in graduate school, medical school, industry, or through a longer tenure at the Broad.

Characteristic Duties:

  • Molecular biology techniques such as plasmid cloning, DNA purification, and PCR
  • Mammalian cell culture, including lentiviral transduction and flow cytometry
  • Large-scale genetic screens with CRISPR-Cas technologies
  • Data analysis using Python and internal computational tools
  • Preparation of figures for presentations and manuscripts

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience
  • Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to creatively problem solve
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Interest in staying with the group for at least two years

The Broad will not offer sponsorship for this opportunity

The expected base salary 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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