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Research Associate II- Translational Biology

Broad Institute
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
Jul 17, 2026
Description & Requirements The Broad Institute's mission is to apply our deep knowledge of human genetics to accelerate the pace at which we conquer disease. The Center for the Development of Therapeutics (CDoT) partners with faculty at MIT, Harvard, and affiliated hospitals to translate groundbreaking biological insights into innovative therapeutic strategies. We combine novel technologies with rigorous, industry-standard drug discovery approaches to tackle challenging targets across a wide range of disease areas. We're looking for a passionate and skilled Cell Biologist to join our CDoT Cell Biology team. Reporting to a research scientist, you'll be a key member of our multidisciplinary teams, helping to drive the development and execution of novel cell-based assays. Your work will directly empower target validation, hit discovery, and lead optimization, including assessing target engagement and mechanism of action. You also will participate in State of Art High Content Imaging projects in collaboration with multiple academic groups at Broad Institute as well as with industrial partners to discover phenotyping features of cells thus decoding complicated cell programs related to cell health and disease. We currently are building a Optical Pooled Screening (OPS) plattfom, which is taking advantage of most modern sequencing techniques to get information about genetic perturbations in each cell under microscope and relate this perturbation to phenotypic fingerprints Key Responsibilities Design and execute cell-based assays for drug discovery, including target validation and lead optimization. Culture and maintain diverse cell lines and primary cells with a high degree of precision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance therapeutic projects and ensure that research plans, timelines, and deliverables are met. Analyze and interpret experimental data, presenting research plans and results to both internal teams and external collaborators. Innovate new cellular assay methods and contribute to a fast-paced, dynamic research environment. Produce and interpret complicated data sets with single-cell image analysis for chemical and genetic perturbation Work together with automation team to assure smooth high throughput screening protocols, which involve use of complicated plate handling, imaging equipment and robotics. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in cell biology, chemical biology, or a related scientific field. Demonstrated experience in culturing, deriving, and maintaining various cell lines. Proven ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently to meet project goals. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with plate-based assays and high-throughput screening. Willingness to work with complex automation systems. Familiarity with advanced techniques such as high-content imaging, microscopy, or molecular biology (e.g., PCR, western blotting, ELISA). The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law. At Broad, your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one, this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits. The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Should you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@broadinstitute.org for assistance.