Wyss Careers

The Wyss Institute at Harvard University is a research and development engine for disruptive innovation powered by bioinspired technologies with visionary people at its heart.

Our mission is to transform healthcare and the environment by developing innovative technologies that emulate the way Nature builds, and accelerate their translation into commercial products through the formation of startups and corporate partnerships to bring about positive near-term impact in the world.

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We are bringing together world-class talent from different backgrounds, disciplines, industries and institutions in an open collaborative culture that empowers people to share their viewpoints and challenge their thinking to create novel solutions that change the world.

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Our Work

We are an impact-focused organization dedicated to improving the health of people and our planet. At the Wyss, your work has the potential to drive positive change in the world, while advancing your own career goals. We encourage our employees to explore new opportunities within the Wyss and grow internally, even if that means changing your career path. 46% of our staff have been at the Wyss for five years or more, and the rest have gone on to graduate school, academic positions, industry jobs, and starting their own companies. If you want to make a difference and shape the future of science, medicine, sustainability, and more, the Wyss is the place for you.

Our Community

We believe that our diversity is our strength. Our community members hail from dozens of countries and a wide range of fields, disciplines, and backgrounds. We welcome the unique contributions that you will bring in terms of education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. You’ll be working alongside brilliant people from multiple disciplines, collaborating constantly to solve problems. Our community is vibrant, and we regularly connect with each other through happy hours and other events, our annual Retreat, and internal employee interest groups like the Green Team, Book Club, and more. All members of our community agree to uphold and embody our Wyss Values.

Our Values

Our Wyss Community Values represent the ideals that we as an Institute hope to embody and foster across all levels of our organization and were decided upon collectively through extensive input from all team members. We excel in embodying some of these values, while others represent our aspirations, illustrating the ideal work culture we aim to achieve and are actively working towards.

Our Wyss Values

Courage

We are passionate dreamers, embracing the challenges that come our way. We bravely go beyond boundaries and take risks, advocate for ourselves, and stand up for one another even when it’s difficult.
Collaboration

We support each other through open communication across disciplines, platforms, and teams. We work to break down all silos through open-mindedness, curiosity, and our partnership across academia and industry.
Innovation

We shape the future by encouraging groundbreaking ideas. We pursue exceptional science and cutting-edge technologies driven by the creative minds of our people.
Impact

We are on a mission to solve big problems in healthcare and sustainability. We strive to keep patients and our planet at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to mentoring the next generation of bold thinkers.
Diversity

We’re committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion. We value the breadth of people, projects, and ideas that make up our community. We celebrate and promote the many facets of diversity that keep our Institute strong.
Respect

We aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe, heard, and trusted. Our success is dependent on the collective enthusiasm and effort of every team member, regardless of position, background, or tenure. We treat our colleagues, equipment, and space with care.

Our Benefits

The Wyss Institute at Harvard University offers the best of both worlds: all the benefits of being embedded within a major research institution, with a more flexible, nimble approach to work than your typical academic institution. Learn more about Wyss Institute and Harvard University benefits.