Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST, Center for Biomedical Innovation (CBI)-Biomanufacturing Research Program (BioMAN)-Consortium on Adventitious Agent Contamination in Biomanufacturing (CAACB), to conduct research and data analysis, coordinate projects, and interface with industry.  Will create research papers for publication and presentation at events/conferences and write annual reports; conduct data analysis and modeling and develop visualizations of key results; assist with developing, planning, and coordinating up to four CBI consortia workshops per year; contribute to execution of CBI consortia-run projects, ranging from survey- to lab-based projects and compile and analyze resulting data; craft project reports, academic publications, meeting summaries, internal communications, and web-based materials; manage, coordinate, and develop content for additional CBI consortia activities ranging from task force meetings to steering committee meetings; assist with industry outreach and member management related to the CBI consortia; help write multidisciplinary grant applications (federal, private, and commercial) in support of disparate faculty from across the Institute; and perform other duties as requested. 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  master’s degree or Ph.D. in biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field; at least three years’ experience working in a research environment; record of publication in scientific journals; familiarity with cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes, protein manufacturing processes, or virology; excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to tailor scientific communications to a variety of audiences; ability to interact effectively with faculty and staff at all levels; self-motivation; attention to detail; and strong organizational, interpersonal, meeting management, and project administration skills.  PREFERRED:  biopharmaceutical manufacturing, bioprocess development, or biotech QA/QC experience or familiarity with biologics manufacturing practices; experience with academic/industrial or academic/regulatory collaborations; experience writing scientific grant applications and technical progress reports; and experience organizing and maintaining reference databases.  Job #18509

This position is funded by research and will be annual with an opportunity for renewal dependent upon funding. 

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

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