Senior Scientist II
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Location: Boston, MA 02108
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, visit: http://wyss.harvard.edu/
About You:
You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to lead a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to improve medicine and address global challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and industry. You want the opportunity to explore your scientific and medical interests and to 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 diverse groups of people and leveraging your own 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 Organ Chip technology as well as clinical medicine to lead a team that is developing clinically relevant in vitro models of human organs, including models of bone marrow for diagnosis and treatment of hematopoietic diseases, with the goal 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.
Basic Qualifications
What you'll need:
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Desirable skills:
Working Conditions
This position is based in Boston and some in-person on-campus work will be required, and flexible/remote work is an option. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Additional Information
Harvard is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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 community will be relocating to a new, state of the art life sciences building in the lively Fenway neighborhood in late summer 2023, where you will have access to multiple amenities including a roof 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our talent communityto stay up to date on career information and the latest news from the Wyss Institute.
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, visit: http://wyss.harvard.edu/
About You:
You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to lead a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to improve medicine and address global challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and industry. You want the opportunity to explore your scientific and medical interests and to 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 diverse groups of people and leveraging your own 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 Organ Chip technology as well as clinical medicine to lead a team that is developing clinically relevant in vitro models of human organs, including models of bone marrow for diagnosis and treatment of hematopoietic diseases, with the goal 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.
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 hematopoietic disease and the marrow microenvironment. A PhD may count towards years of experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Desirable skills:
- An M.D. degree and completion of a clinical residency in Pathology or other area of medicine is strongly preferred.
- PhD is strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of bone marrow physiology and pathophysiology is required.
- Demonstrated facility and knowledge of methods of molecular cell biology and genetics
- Full-time post-graduate product development-oriented experience in either industry or academic setting is preferred.
- 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
Working Conditions
This position is based in Boston and some in-person on-campus work will be required, and flexible/remote work is an option. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Additional Information
Harvard is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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 community will be relocating to a new, state of the art life sciences building in the lively Fenway neighborhood in late summer 2023, where you will have access to multiple amenities including a roof 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our talent communityto stay up to date on career information and the latest news from the Wyss Institute.