"Associate Research Scientist"

The Division of Science is looking to hire an Associate Research Scientist to help with the strategic expansion of Ragunathan Lab's research capabilities.

Posted: 20-Jan-26

Location: Waltham, Massachusetts

Internal Number: R0012671

Job Responsibilities

• Administers major projects related to developing a CRISPR screening pipeline in mammalian cells - 60%
• Contribute to ongoing projects in S.pombe through intellectual or technical contributions - 10%
• Contribute to grants and manuscripts through critical feedback or experiments - 10%
• Assist with specifically assigned lab management tasks - 10%
• Mentor or train graduate students as needed -10%

This is a one-year position.

The maximum budget for the position is $82,000

Requirements

• PhD in Biology or other related disciplines required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience working with other lab members to effectively drive projects and manuscripts forward to help build the overall scientific strengths and interests of the lab.
• Must have prior experience working with model systems and questions that this lab is interested in to be able to effectively contribute to the requirements for this position.