Staff Openings

• Principal Engineer- Diagnostics
  Research and Technology Development

  You will have the privilege of contributing to the development of a comprehensive effort focusing on Diagnostics for Human and Planet Health. Reporting to the to the Senior Director of Business Development-Commercialization, you will collaborate with other Wyss leaders, external partners and internal teams to bring the most promising diagnostic technologies into the market. Leading multiple projects, you will focus on developing analytical assays, sensors and diagnostic devices that improve the health and wellbeing of patients and the planet. As a member of the Advanced Technology Team, you will be exposed to many different technology platforms and evaluate them toward their potential to drive scientific understanding, decision-making, and solutions in healthcare and environment, with the unique opportunity to fuel your passion by leading these efforts over time at the Institute or by co-founding a Wyss start-up. [67301BR]

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• Scientist I- Computational Biology
  Research and Technology Development

  Reporting to the Scientist II, you will support computational discovery efforts for an exciting new scientific program focused on elucidating how spaceflight affects human health and blood cell development using human Organ Chips. You will use existing technologies and develop new approaches in the areas of multi-omics analyses as well as statistical and machine learning models. In collaboration with computational and experimental teams within the Wyss and external partners, you will develop hypotheses, interpret data, and advance project goals related to understanding spaceflight-induced changes to human biology. As a member of the Advanced Technology Team (ATT), you will be exposed to many different technologies ranging from therapeutics and diagnostics to synthetic biology and materials science to identify ambitious solutions to problems of global importance and turn these solutions into new products. [67251BR]

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• Research Assistant III – Immune Organs-on-Chip
  Research and Technology Development

  We are looking for a research assistant to join the Intestine and Immune Organs on Chip team in Dr. Don Ingber’s laboratory. We are using immune organs-on-chip to study vaccines, solid tumors, and Lyme Disease. We are using Intestine Organ on Chip to study and model the intestinal tract and microbiome and its influences on diseases, such as malnutrition- associated with environmental enteric dysfunction (EED), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and radiationinduced injury, as well as therapeutic responses. With our work, we hope to understand what makes a vaccine effective, create an implantable therapy for cancer, as well as incubate a startup that will design novel Lyme Disease therapeutics. Furthermore, the organ-chip model of intestinal injuries will help us to understand the molecular, genetic and nutritional bases of the disease and the testing of candidate therapeutics for it.

  Reporting to the Principal Scientist leading the team, you will support these studies with the potential to become the go-to person for specific aspects of these research projects. You will learn cutting-edge human immunology and organ-on-chip techniques and may also be exposed to gene editing technology. The ideal candidate is comfortable learning and doing different types of tasks within the same week, has had diverse research experiences, and works well within a team [67136BR]

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• Scientist I – Brain Targeting Program
  Research and Technology Development

  The Wyss Institute’s Brain Targeting Program (BTP), co-led by James Gorman, M.D., Ph.D. and Donald Ingber, M.D., Ph.D., is developing brain delivery technologies that enable development of safer and more effective brain-targeted therapeutics for diverse brain diseases. Our brain delivery platform enables these therapeutic advances by dramatically improving transport of drugs across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) into the brain. We are looking for a talented Scientist to support the development of our brain shuttle-mediated oligonucleotide platform, and to optimize our shuttles for oligonucleotide payloads in neurodegenerative diseases. Reporting to the Principal Scientist, you will work closely with our team using both in vitro cellular systems and in vivo humanized mouse models to optimize oligonucleotide delivery, along with other therapeutic applications of our shuttles. [67208BR]

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• Scientist II- Organ Chips
  Research and Technology Development

  We are looking for an innovative Scientist II with significant expertise in microphysiological systems and/or immunology or intestinal diseases and, specifically in human immune cell or organoid culture, inflammatory diseases of the intestine, virology, vaccines, autoimmunity or immuno-oncology to join our Bioinspired Therapeutics and Diagnostics Team. Reporting to the Principal Scientist, you will be responsible for advancing preclinical testing and modeling of the human intestine or immune system using organ-on-chip technology. 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. Collaborating closely with cross-functional team members and Faculty, you will quickly learn important biological assays and contribute data in assays that will help support the research on oral and intramuscular vaccines, malnutrition and radiation induced injury. You will develop project plans and monitor progress on these projects. You will acquire and maintain knowledge of the state of the art and mentor postdoctoral fellows, students and technicians and provide feedback on experimental design, data analysis and technical writing. In collaboration with the Principal Scientist and Faculty Lead, you will ideate and develop new projects with pharma partners or philanthropic organizations. Additionally, you will identify new opportunities for innovation and conduct exploratory studies with the Principal Scientist and Faculty Leader’s input. [67135BR]

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• Prospect Research Assistant, Strategic Engagement
  Business Development and Technology Translation

  About the Wyss:

  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 discover our technologies, catch up on our recent news, or watch our latest videos.

  Role Description:

  The Wyss is looking for a collaborative, out-of-the-box thinker with interest in science, engineering, venture capitalism, and start-up companies to join our Strategic Engagement Team. Strategic Engagement works with philanthropic visionaries to ensure that our vibrant community of scientists, clinicians, business leaders, and futurists have the support and freedom they need to conduct this critical interdisciplinary work through innovation and entrepreneurship. In this role,  you will support philanthropy activities by leading the creation of network maps while gaining hands-on experience with prospect research techniques.

  What you’ll do:

  • Gain an understanding of prospect research and philanthropy/development office work, including workflows, sources of information, and industry-standard practices, with hands-on support.
  • Utilize databases and tools to conduct prospect research, including iWave, PitchBook, Guidestar, Foundation Directory Online, and others. Produce network maps.
  • Create a standard schema to capture information in network maps and collocate network map information into searchable tools, boosting department efficiency.
  • Support data integrity by following Strategic Engagement processes and principles.
  • Collaborate in an interdisciplinary setting to meet project milestones.
  • Create documentation to reflect the work completed on this project.
  • Attend regular meetings and training sessions as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

  What you’ll need:

  • Enrolled in or recently graduated from a master’s degree program at an accredited institution, MLIS preferred. Undergraduate students with 3+ years of study and related experience or coursework may also be considered.
  • Strong organizational skills with excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including an ability to approach problems in a detailed manner while maintaining the big picture.
  • Ability to learn and use library resources after training.
  • Familiarity with metadata standards.
  • Strong planning and excellent follow-up management skills required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Passionate, responsible, pro-active, with an ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and interest in advancing skills when necessary for completion of projects.
  • Experience working in prospect research, development, or other philanthropy roles a plus but not required.

  Compensation: $20-25/hour

  Work format details:

  Part-time position, 2 days (14 hours) per week.

  Duration: 3-month temporary assignment with the possibility of  extension.

  Role is hybrid on-site and remote, with some on site work required.  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, NH, NY, RI, VA, VT and WA). 

  Where you can apply:

  Please send your resume to faculty_postdocs@wyss.harvard.edu using the subject line, “Prospect Research Assistant.”

  Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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• Management Assistant, Strategic Engagement
  Business Development and Technology Translation

  About the Wyss:

  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 discover our technologies, catch up on our recent news, or watch our latest videos.

  About Strategic Engagement:

  Each day the Wyss Institute discovers new breakthrough technologies that have the potential to dramatically improve our world within our own lifetimes and need support to leave the lab to realize that potential. Strategic Engagement (SE) works with philanthropic visionaries to ensure that our vibrant community of scientists, clinicians, business leaders, and futurists have the support and freedom they need to conduct this critical interdisciplinary work through innovation and entrepreneurship.

  Role Description:

  The Wyss is looking for a collaborative, out-of-the-box thinker with interest in science, engineering, venture capitalism, and start-up companies. to join our Strategic Engagement Team. Strategic Engagement works with philanthropic visionaries to ensure that our vibrant community of scientists, clinicians, business leaders, and futurists have the support and freedom they need to conduct this critical interdisciplinary work through innovation and entrepreneurship. In this role, you will support philanthropy activities by leading optimization of our team’s HubSpot metadata schema and gain data management experience.

  What you’ll do:

  • Gain an understanding of philanthropy/development office work, including workflows, sources of information, and industry-standard practices, with hands-on support.
  • Master HubSpot to develop a consistent metadata schema and accompanying documentation for Strategic Engagement’s use and communicate capabilities of the software package to the SE team.
  • Participate in multi-team meetings regarding HubSpot’s use at the Institute level.
  • Apply new standards to existing data.
  • Create documentation to reflect the work completed on this project.
  • Support data integrity by following Strategic Engagement processes and principles.
  • Collaborate in an interdisciplinary setting to meet project milestones.
  • Attend regular meetings and training sessions as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

  What you’ll need:

  • Enrolled in or recently graduated from a master’s degree program at an accredited institution, with relevant coursework preferred. Undergraduate students with 3+ years of study and related experience or coursework may also be considered.
  • Strong organizational skills with excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including an ability to approach problems in a detailed manner while maintaining the big picture.
  • Familiarity with metadata standards.
  • Ability to learn and use library resources after training.
  • Strong planning and excellent follow-up management skills required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Passionate, responsible, pro-active, with an ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and interest in advancing skills when necessary for completion of projects.
  • Experience working in prospect research, development, or other philanthropy roles a plus but not required.

  Compensation: $20-25/hour

  Work format details:

  Part-time position, 2 days (14 hours) per week.

  Duration: 3-month temporary assignment with the possibility of  extension.

  Role is hybrid on-site and remote, with some on site work required.  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, NH, NY, RI, VA, VT and WA).

  Where you can apply:

  Please send your resume to faculty_postdocs@wyss.harvard.edu using the subject line, “Management Assistant”.

  Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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