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posted_at: 1 day agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Description
The Zhang lab (Broad Institute and MIT) is seeking to recruit a computational scientist to contribute to our on-going efforts to discover, characterize, and engineer novel natural systems for use in human cells...
The Zhang lab seeks to explore and study biological diversity to understand nature and discover systems and processes that may be harnessed through bioengineering for the improvement of human well-being. Previous examples
Job Description
The Zhang lab (Broad Institute and MIT) is seeking to recruit a computational scientist to contribute to our on-going efforts to discover, characterize, and engineer novel natural systems for use in human cells...
The Zhang lab seeks to explore and study biological diversity to understand nature and discover systems and processes that may be harnessed through bioengineering for the improvement of human well-being. Previous examples of this include pioneering the use of microbial CRISPR-Cas systems for genome and transcriptome engineering, discovery and characterization of novel RNA-guided enzymes, and engineering endogenous human proteins for use as gene therapy delivery vectors. Collectively, our work encompasses many disciplines, including computational biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, biochemistry and structural biology, molecular biology, genomics, and bioengineering. Our lab is a fun, vibrant, fast-paced, results-driven, and collaborative environment.
We are looking for a talented and curious scientist to advance our efforts to identify and analyze novel natural systems. The ideal candidate will blend knowledge of evolutionary, structural, and molecular biology with a deep bench of computational experience. S/he will work as a team with current members of the Zhang lab to implement biological mining strategies and analyze novel systems, bringing to bear skills in coding, data science, bioinformatics, genomics, and protein structure. Familiarity with cloud computing, machine learning, and data visualization is desirable.
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard offers an outstanding place to work. The workplace culture is diverse, dynamic, progressive, and supports a healthy work-life balance. To support this mission, the Zhang lab strives for a workplace culture that supports diversity, intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and integrity. Broad employees receive a generous benefits package (including a highly competitive salary, dental, vision and health insurance, retirement plan, and additional benefits) and a range of possibilities for career advancement. Details on our benefits package can be found here - https://www.broadinstitute.org/benefits/benefits-working-broad
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
• Design and implement biological mining pipelines
• Curate novel candidates and nominate candidates for downstream characterization
• Stay current on the field and think deeply about creative new ways to have an impact
• Contribute to the lab through teamwork and discussion
Minimum Qualifications
• MSc or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, molecular biology)
• Mastery of programming basics (ideally bash and python)
• Experience with remote homology detection on protein and RNA desired
• Curiosity about hacking biological systems
• Eager to work in a team and collaborate
• Demonstrated scientific contributions to the field
• Proven ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems
• Outstanding clarity of thought in communications (written and oral)
LC-2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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The Zhang lab (Broad Institute and MIT) is seeking to recruit a computational scientist to contribute to our on-going efforts to discover, characterize, and engineer novel natural systems for use in human cells...
The Zhang lab seeks to explore and study biological diversity to understand nature and discover systems and processes that may be harnessed through bioengineering for the improvement of human well-being. Previous examples of this include pioneering the use of microbial CRISPR-Cas systems for genome and transcriptome engineering, discovery and characterization of novel RNA-guided enzymes, and engineering endogenous human proteins for use as gene therapy delivery vectors. Collectively, our work encompasses many disciplines, including computational biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, biochemistry and structural biology, molecular biology, genomics, and bioengineering. Our lab is a fun, vibrant, fast-paced, results-driven, and collaborative environment.
We are looking for a talented and curious scientist to advance our efforts to identify and analyze novel natural systems. The ideal candidate will blend knowledge of evolutionary, structural, and molecular biology with a deep bench of computational experience. S/he will work as a team with current members of the Zhang lab to implement biological mining strategies and analyze novel systems, bringing to bear skills in coding, data science, bioinformatics, genomics, and protein structure. Familiarity with cloud computing, machine learning, and data visualization is desirable.
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard offers an outstanding place to work. The workplace culture is diverse, dynamic, progressive, and supports a healthy work-life balance. To support this mission, the Zhang lab strives for a workplace culture that supports diversity, intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and integrity. Broad employees receive a generous benefits package (including a highly competitive salary, dental, vision and health insurance, retirement plan, and additional benefits) and a range of possibilities for career advancement. Details on our benefits package can be found here - https://www.broadinstitute.org/benefits/benefits-working-broad
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
• Design and implement biological mining pipelines
• Curate novel candidates and nominate candidates for downstream characterization
• Stay current on the field and think deeply about creative new ways to have an impact
• Contribute to the lab through teamwork and discussion
Minimum Qualifications
• MSc or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, molecular biology)
• Mastery of programming basics (ideally bash and python)
• Experience with remote homology detection on protein and RNA desired
• Curiosity about hacking biological systems
• Eager to work in a team and collaborate
• Demonstrated scientific contributions to the field
• Proven ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems
• Outstanding clarity of thought in communications (written and oral)
LC-2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
EEO is The Law - click here for more information
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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via LinkedIn
posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Description
The Genetic Perturbation Platform (GPP) of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is looking for a full time Project Coordinator to support the scientific mission of GPP. The Broad Institute is a vibrant research environment with close links to top academic institutions and hospitals across the Boston area and provides the potential for contributions to be used and recognized... worldwide. The GPP at Broad is a worldwide leader in
Job Description
The Genetic Perturbation Platform (GPP) of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is looking for a full time Project Coordinator to support the scientific mission of GPP. The Broad Institute is a vibrant research environment with close links to top academic institutions and hospitals across the Boston area and provides the potential for contributions to be used and recognized... worldwide. The GPP at Broad is a worldwide leader in developing and applying technologies for the discovery of gene function.
The Project Coordinator will work within an important area of GPP as a liaison between the Platform and our many collaborators. They will work to field reagent and service requests that the GPP specializes in producing and providing, and will therefore become intimately familiar with many workflows. Specifically, this person will be responsible for receiving the initial request, generating a quote, tracking the progress of the request with various team leads and lab members, ensuring that the requests are progressing within timeline and budget, and delivering the end product to the collaborator. The Project Coordinator’s role is critical to the success of the functional genomics projects being undertaken by the Broad community.
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for initiating the generation of the product through quoting, tracking the progress of multiple products, managing priorities, communicating appropriate information to both internal teams and collaborators, and delivering end products to collaborators that are both local and international.
• Field incoming questions pertaining to the product or workflow from collaborators and triage as needed to other appropriate members of the Platform.
• Grow to learn many of the workflows and products generated by the Platform and integrate into them over time with various other team leads.
• Work with team leads, staff scientists, and the software engineering team, to improve the end product or workflows on a regular basis, and assist in the experimental logistics.
• Adapt well to the ever-changing platform needs in workflows, projects, and staffing structure.
• With time, train junior members of the team.
• Keep documentation and SOPs up-to-date with current practices.
• Employ existing metrics tracking systems for yearly reporting.
• Adjust cost models on a yearly basis.
Minimum Qualifications
• BS or BA in Science with 1-2 years of related experience.
• Familiarity or experience with molecular biology techniques, preferably in a research laboratory.
• Familiarity or experience with project management or tracking.
• Must have strong time management, including the ability to respond to shifting priorities.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to manage a product through multiple teams.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Ability to be flexible, to multitask, and to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment both independently and collaboratively.
• Pays strong attention to detail and has excellent follow-through.
• Demonstrates ability and comfort in managing and facilitating objectives with a cross-functional collaboration in order to effectively deliver on product goals.
• Must have computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and Google workspace. Experience working with data tracking and organization preferred.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
EEO is The Law - click here for more information
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The Genetic Perturbation Platform (GPP) of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is looking for a full time Project Coordinator to support the scientific mission of GPP. The Broad Institute is a vibrant research environment with close links to top academic institutions and hospitals across the Boston area and provides the potential for contributions to be used and recognized... worldwide. The GPP at Broad is a worldwide leader in developing and applying technologies for the discovery of gene function.
The Project Coordinator will work within an important area of GPP as a liaison between the Platform and our many collaborators. They will work to field reagent and service requests that the GPP specializes in producing and providing, and will therefore become intimately familiar with many workflows. Specifically, this person will be responsible for receiving the initial request, generating a quote, tracking the progress of the request with various team leads and lab members, ensuring that the requests are progressing within timeline and budget, and delivering the end product to the collaborator. The Project Coordinator’s role is critical to the success of the functional genomics projects being undertaken by the Broad community.
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for initiating the generation of the product through quoting, tracking the progress of multiple products, managing priorities, communicating appropriate information to both internal teams and collaborators, and delivering end products to collaborators that are both local and international.
• Field incoming questions pertaining to the product or workflow from collaborators and triage as needed to other appropriate members of the Platform.
• Grow to learn many of the workflows and products generated by the Platform and integrate into them over time with various other team leads.
• Work with team leads, staff scientists, and the software engineering team, to improve the end product or workflows on a regular basis, and assist in the experimental logistics.
• Adapt well to the ever-changing platform needs in workflows, projects, and staffing structure.
• With time, train junior members of the team.
• Keep documentation and SOPs up-to-date with current practices.
• Employ existing metrics tracking systems for yearly reporting.
• Adjust cost models on a yearly basis.
Minimum Qualifications
• BS or BA in Science with 1-2 years of related experience.
• Familiarity or experience with molecular biology techniques, preferably in a research laboratory.
• Familiarity or experience with project management or tracking.
• Must have strong time management, including the ability to respond to shifting priorities.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to manage a product through multiple teams.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Ability to be flexible, to multitask, and to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment both independently and collaboratively.
• Pays strong attention to detail and has excellent follow-through.
• Demonstrates ability and comfort in managing and facilitating objectives with a cross-functional collaboration in order to effectively deliver on product goals.
• Must have computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and Google workspace. Experience working with data tracking and organization preferred.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
EEO is The Law - click here for more information
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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via ZipRecruiter
posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Description
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is an amazing place - we apply our deep knowledge of human genetics and exceptional technological armamentarium to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world understands biology and conquers disease. Through our partnerships with MIT, Harvard, and the Harvard teaching hospitals, we've become a worldwide... hub of cutting-edge biomedical science. The Broad was
Job Description
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is an amazing place - we apply our deep knowledge of human genetics and exceptional technological armamentarium to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world understands biology and conquers disease. Through our partnerships with MIT, Harvard, and the Harvard teaching hospitals, we've become a worldwide... hub of cutting-edge biomedical science. The Broad was founded to explore the applications of genomic and proteomic data and technologies to medicine, and now conducts research in infectious disease, cancer, and inherited disease along with basic research in the life sciences. This research is pushed forward through platforms such as the proteomics platform, centers of technological development that provide the tools and experience necessary to conduct experiments at a massive scale.
About the position:
The Broad Institute's Proteomics team (https://www.broadinstitute.org/proteomics) is an internationally recognized leader in the field of biological mass spectrometry and proteomics. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of dynamic interdisciplinary team of experts in protein biochemistry, proteomics, mass spectrometry, computational biology, and medicine. Working closely with senior scientific staff, postdoctoral fellows and computational scientists, you will be responsible for developing and implementing state-of-the art proteomics technologies. The proteomics team at Broad is also a part of the National Cancer Institute's Clinical Proteomics Tumor Analysis Consortium (CPTAC) initiative (https://proteomics.cancer.gov/programs/cptac) in which the candidate is expected to participate. In addition to Cancer proteomics, the candidate also has the possibility to venture into new and exciting areas such as single cell proteomics, 3D spatial proteomics, cell surface proteomics, proximity labeling technologies etc. in collaboration with senior members within the team and the Broad community.
We are looking for
• Bachelor's degree
• Majored in any life science (including neuroscience), chemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering or something similar
• 1-4 years of undergraduate research experience, including working familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and principles of molecular biology
• Strong biochemistry laboratory skills are required, and experience with analytical separation techniques such as HPLC and mass spectrometry is highly desirable although prior experience in high-resolution mass spectrometry is not essential.
• Experience in computational programming such as R or Python will be considered an advantage.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a desire to learn, and can interact well with others as part of a team.
• Interest in staying with the Broad for at least two years. Staying more than 2 years is also possible within the group.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
In this position:
• You can make a difference in biomedicine - In studying the biological basis of cancer, you are laying the groundwork for future therapies that change lives.
• You will gain invaluable experience -- This unique research opportunity will give you access to the best technologies and sharpest minds that biomedical research has to offer. At the Broad, we work closely with a wide network of physicians and scientists, we pioneer and use state-of-the-art technology, and we are empowered to pursue ambitious research - it is truly an experience that is unparalleled by any other biomedical research institution. Should you choose to, you will be well prepared to pursue a graduate or medical degree or expand your responsibilities within the lab over time.
• You will be supported in your efforts to learn and grow -- Every week there are talks open to the Broad community on a variety of scientific topics, often hinging on results that have not yet been published. Many current RAs rave about the mentorship they have received from other Broadies and the variety of social events that create a fun, collaborative environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
EEO is The Law - click here for more information
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Check out this video for a look into our community Show more details...
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is an amazing place - we apply our deep knowledge of human genetics and exceptional technological armamentarium to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world understands biology and conquers disease. Through our partnerships with MIT, Harvard, and the Harvard teaching hospitals, we've become a worldwide... hub of cutting-edge biomedical science. The Broad was founded to explore the applications of genomic and proteomic data and technologies to medicine, and now conducts research in infectious disease, cancer, and inherited disease along with basic research in the life sciences. This research is pushed forward through platforms such as the proteomics platform, centers of technological development that provide the tools and experience necessary to conduct experiments at a massive scale.
About the position:
The Broad Institute's Proteomics team (https://www.broadinstitute.org/proteomics) is an internationally recognized leader in the field of biological mass spectrometry and proteomics. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of dynamic interdisciplinary team of experts in protein biochemistry, proteomics, mass spectrometry, computational biology, and medicine. Working closely with senior scientific staff, postdoctoral fellows and computational scientists, you will be responsible for developing and implementing state-of-the art proteomics technologies. The proteomics team at Broad is also a part of the National Cancer Institute's Clinical Proteomics Tumor Analysis Consortium (CPTAC) initiative (https://proteomics.cancer.gov/programs/cptac) in which the candidate is expected to participate. In addition to Cancer proteomics, the candidate also has the possibility to venture into new and exciting areas such as single cell proteomics, 3D spatial proteomics, cell surface proteomics, proximity labeling technologies etc. in collaboration with senior members within the team and the Broad community.
We are looking for
• Bachelor's degree
• Majored in any life science (including neuroscience), chemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering or something similar
• 1-4 years of undergraduate research experience, including working familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and principles of molecular biology
• Strong biochemistry laboratory skills are required, and experience with analytical separation techniques such as HPLC and mass spectrometry is highly desirable although prior experience in high-resolution mass spectrometry is not essential.
• Experience in computational programming such as R or Python will be considered an advantage.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a desire to learn, and can interact well with others as part of a team.
• Interest in staying with the Broad for at least two years. Staying more than 2 years is also possible within the group.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
In this position:
• You can make a difference in biomedicine - In studying the biological basis of cancer, you are laying the groundwork for future therapies that change lives.
• You will gain invaluable experience -- This unique research opportunity will give you access to the best technologies and sharpest minds that biomedical research has to offer. At the Broad, we work closely with a wide network of physicians and scientists, we pioneer and use state-of-the-art technology, and we are empowered to pursue ambitious research - it is truly an experience that is unparalleled by any other biomedical research institution. Should you choose to, you will be well prepared to pursue a graduate or medical degree or expand your responsibilities within the lab over time.
• You will be supported in your efforts to learn and grow -- Every week there are talks open to the Broad community on a variety of scientific topics, often hinging on results that have not yet been published. Many current RAs rave about the mentorship they have received from other Broadies and the variety of social events that create a fun, collaborative environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
EEO is The Law - click here for more information
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Check out this video for a look into our community Show more details...
via LinkedIn
posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Description
As a Senior Scientific Recruiter at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, you will work in close collaboration with leaders in Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to attract and recruit a diverse pool of talent for our Scientific and/or Administrative communities at the Broad. You will be a thought leader in the recruiting space, a trusted advisor to leaders in the... organization, and a skilled storyteller sharing the value
Job Description
As a Senior Scientific Recruiter at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, you will work in close collaboration with leaders in Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to attract and recruit a diverse pool of talent for our Scientific and/or Administrative communities at the Broad. You will be a thought leader in the recruiting space, a trusted advisor to leaders in the... organization, and a skilled storyteller sharing the value proposition of joining a mission-driven organization dedicated to making great strides in Research.
What You Should Know…
• This is a 100% remote position
• Candidates local to the New England area are encouraged to apply.
• Seeking a Senior Recruiter with experience recruiting for roles in the realm of Scientific Research & Management
• Emphasis on the following functional areas including but not limited to: Research Associates, Research Scientists (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Protein Science, Drug Discovery, Infectious & Psychiatric Diseases/Disorders, etc.), Lab Managers, Lab Operations, Program Managers, etc.
• We are not a “post and pray” recruiting shop….you must be able to creatively source passive candidates for your open roles!
Scientific & Administrative Talent Acquisition Team
The Scientific and Administrative Talent Acquisition team at the Broad is a subgroup of the overall Talent Acquisition team. The team consists of 4 others with a culture that is collaborative, cross-functional, and driven by providing a high-touch candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment process.
Responsibilities
You will have an impact on the overall organization through the below responsibilities
As a Senior Recruiter on this team, you will be responsible for partnering with team members and will be an integral part of the full life cycle of recruitment. Other collaboration opportunities will be with hiring managers, as well as other stakeholders across the organization. Your responsibilities will include sourcing, screening, competency-based interviewing, evaluation, and selection. A key component of this position is the proactive development of candidate pools/pipelines to deliver a diverse top-quality talent pool.
• Provide value-added recruiting services by utilizing a variety of recruiting resources and leveraging networks to identify top talent
• Act as a consultant to hiring managers to develop and implement robust recruiting and sourcing strategies
• Perform and manage full life cycle recruiting efforts with a strong focus on diversity and candidate care including job description/posting oversight, sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluating, and closing top talent.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on diversity recruitment initiatives
• Proactively leverage social media channels & professional networking vehicles for robust sourcing results
• Meet all defined service level agreements with regard to timelines, recruiting metrics, and compliance guidelines
• Proactively gain market insights to utilize/leverage with sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent as well as providing competitive information to leadership
• Provide data analytics related to hiring, diversity, and candidate funnels
Why the Broad Institute?
The Broad Institute is pioneering a new model of collaborative biomedical science to transform biology and medicine. To do that, we have created a unique community of amazing, creative people — “Broadies” — each with a passion for pushing scientific frontiers. Our community transcends academic and organizational barriers, encouraging different points of view and making all Broadies part of something meaningful. Our unique culture of collaboration along with the common theme of our people being deeply passionate about making a difference in the world and improving human health unite us all as Broadies.
The Broad community includes professional scientists from many disciplines, software engineers and computational biologists, administrative staff, and students, as well as renowned researchers from partner institutions. We seek to cultivate an interdisciplinary, innovative, goal-oriented work environment that unleashes scientific creativity and empowers Broadies to pursue ambitious and critical projects.
In Joining Us, You Will Also Be Able To
A successful talent professional at the Broad understands that the most important thing that will lead to these breakthroughs in human biology, health, and disease is our people.
• Work with and learn from world-class researchers, physicians, and data scientists at Harvard, MIT, and the Harvard teaching hospitals.
• Join a community that deeply values diversity and continually strives for inclusion, which is essential to achieving our scientific mission.
• Be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including discounted transportation passes, tuition reimbursement, and wellness offerings.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 5 years of full life cycle recruiting experience, which includes passively sourcing talent
• Ability to work independently and comfort dealing with shifting priorities
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on efficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner
• Exceptional organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to responsibly and efficiently self-manage in a remote work environment
Preferred Qualifications
• 5 -8 years of scientific recruiting experience
• Lead with authenticity and know-how to “speak the language” to your hiring leaders and candidates
• Proven track record of developing advanced sourcing strategies, and launching creative campaigns to nurture a deep network of passive talent.
Broad Culture
We pride ourselves on being creative and forward-thinking not only in the way we approach our science but also in the way we support our people.
Check Out a Sampling Of Our Benefits
• 3 weeks vacation within the first year, 15 paid holidays plus an annual winter closing from Christmas to New Year’s
• Commuter passes subsidized at 50%
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year
• Free FitBit
• Fooda, on-site lunch available for purchase from local vendors every day
• LeanBox, a vending machine of fresh, healthy snacks available at subsidized prices
• Free on-site yoga, meditation, and boot camp
• Discounts on entertainment, goods, and services through Working Advantage
• Regular seminars and discussion groups hosted by our BroadLife office to help you deal with a diverse array of work-life issues and make it easier to integrate work, personal, and family commitments
The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
EEO is The Law - click here for more information
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Check out this video for a look into our community Show more details...
As a Senior Scientific Recruiter at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, you will work in close collaboration with leaders in Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to attract and recruit a diverse pool of talent for our Scientific and/or Administrative communities at the Broad. You will be a thought leader in the recruiting space, a trusted advisor to leaders in the... organization, and a skilled storyteller sharing the value proposition of joining a mission-driven organization dedicated to making great strides in Research.
What You Should Know…
• This is a 100% remote position
• Candidates local to the New England area are encouraged to apply.
• Seeking a Senior Recruiter with experience recruiting for roles in the realm of Scientific Research & Management
• Emphasis on the following functional areas including but not limited to: Research Associates, Research Scientists (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Protein Science, Drug Discovery, Infectious & Psychiatric Diseases/Disorders, etc.), Lab Managers, Lab Operations, Program Managers, etc.
• We are not a “post and pray” recruiting shop….you must be able to creatively source passive candidates for your open roles!
Scientific & Administrative Talent Acquisition Team
The Scientific and Administrative Talent Acquisition team at the Broad is a subgroup of the overall Talent Acquisition team. The team consists of 4 others with a culture that is collaborative, cross-functional, and driven by providing a high-touch candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment process.
Responsibilities
You will have an impact on the overall organization through the below responsibilities
As a Senior Recruiter on this team, you will be responsible for partnering with team members and will be an integral part of the full life cycle of recruitment. Other collaboration opportunities will be with hiring managers, as well as other stakeholders across the organization. Your responsibilities will include sourcing, screening, competency-based interviewing, evaluation, and selection. A key component of this position is the proactive development of candidate pools/pipelines to deliver a diverse top-quality talent pool.
• Provide value-added recruiting services by utilizing a variety of recruiting resources and leveraging networks to identify top talent
• Act as a consultant to hiring managers to develop and implement robust recruiting and sourcing strategies
• Perform and manage full life cycle recruiting efforts with a strong focus on diversity and candidate care including job description/posting oversight, sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluating, and closing top talent.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on diversity recruitment initiatives
• Proactively leverage social media channels & professional networking vehicles for robust sourcing results
• Meet all defined service level agreements with regard to timelines, recruiting metrics, and compliance guidelines
• Proactively gain market insights to utilize/leverage with sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent as well as providing competitive information to leadership
• Provide data analytics related to hiring, diversity, and candidate funnels
Why the Broad Institute?
The Broad Institute is pioneering a new model of collaborative biomedical science to transform biology and medicine. To do that, we have created a unique community of amazing, creative people — “Broadies” — each with a passion for pushing scientific frontiers. Our community transcends academic and organizational barriers, encouraging different points of view and making all Broadies part of something meaningful. Our unique culture of collaboration along with the common theme of our people being deeply passionate about making a difference in the world and improving human health unite us all as Broadies.
The Broad community includes professional scientists from many disciplines, software engineers and computational biologists, administrative staff, and students, as well as renowned researchers from partner institutions. We seek to cultivate an interdisciplinary, innovative, goal-oriented work environment that unleashes scientific creativity and empowers Broadies to pursue ambitious and critical projects.
In Joining Us, You Will Also Be Able To
A successful talent professional at the Broad understands that the most important thing that will lead to these breakthroughs in human biology, health, and disease is our people.
• Work with and learn from world-class researchers, physicians, and data scientists at Harvard, MIT, and the Harvard teaching hospitals.
• Join a community that deeply values diversity and continually strives for inclusion, which is essential to achieving our scientific mission.
• Be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including discounted transportation passes, tuition reimbursement, and wellness offerings.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 5 years of full life cycle recruiting experience, which includes passively sourcing talent
• Ability to work independently and comfort dealing with shifting priorities
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on efficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner
• Exceptional organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to responsibly and efficiently self-manage in a remote work environment
Preferred Qualifications
• 5 -8 years of scientific recruiting experience
• Lead with authenticity and know-how to “speak the language” to your hiring leaders and candidates
• Proven track record of developing advanced sourcing strategies, and launching creative campaigns to nurture a deep network of passive talent.
Broad Culture
We pride ourselves on being creative and forward-thinking not only in the way we approach our science but also in the way we support our people.
Check Out a Sampling Of Our Benefits
• 3 weeks vacation within the first year, 15 paid holidays plus an annual winter closing from Christmas to New Year’s
• Commuter passes subsidized at 50%
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year
• Free FitBit
• Fooda, on-site lunch available for purchase from local vendors every day
• LeanBox, a vending machine of fresh, healthy snacks available at subsidized prices
• Free on-site yoga, meditation, and boot camp
• Discounts on entertainment, goods, and services through Working Advantage
• Regular seminars and discussion groups hosted by our BroadLife office to help you deal with a diverse array of work-life issues and make it easier to integrate work, personal, and family commitments
The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
EEO is The Law - click here for more information
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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via LinkedIn
posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Description
CHIEF EQUITY OFFICER...
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as its Chief Equity Officer. The Broad Institute is a globally renowned genomics institute that exists to apply its deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease.
The Chief Equity Officer will be a dynamic leader with significant experience
Job Description
CHIEF EQUITY OFFICER...
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as its Chief Equity Officer. The Broad Institute is a globally renowned genomics institute that exists to apply its deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease.
The Chief Equity Officer will be a dynamic leader with significant experience developing and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion programs in a complex and multi-dimensional environment. The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, expertly able to navigate ambiguity with determination and creativity, and able to drive long-term organizational change demonstrated by data driven metrics that show progress.
In the summer of 2020, the Broad’s leadership created the new office of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Allyship) to amplify its long standing commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to evaluate and identify opportunities for the Broad to maximize its impact in this arena. The Broad is committed to transforming its scientific community by seeding talent from diverse backgrounds and pioneering more inclusive practices. In addition, the Broad aims to become a destination of choice for diverse talent as well as a leader in changing the global biomedical and scientific enterprise to be more inclusive.
The long-standing work at Broad has been crystallized by a commitment to three overarching IDEA aspirations:
• Creating a Fully Inclusive Internal Culture and Community
• Expanding and Accelerating the Diversity of Future Scientists
• Broadening Our Science to Fully Include Under-served Communities
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, with a dual reporting line into the Institute Director, the Chief Equity Officer will be responsible for shaping a vision and implementing IDEA priorities. As a subject matter expert and thought leader, the Chief Equity Officer will drive forward key institutional goals, sit on the Executive Leadership team, and serve as the connective tissue across Broad’s ecosystem. The successful candidate will set a course for short and long-term change at the Broad – stratified across internal goals and priorities as well as external-facing opportunities to impact the biomedical community at large. The Chief Equity Officer will manage a small core team along with a network of over 60 IDEA advisors from across the Broad’s scientific and administrative teams.
WHY BROAD?
The Broad Institute is pioneering a new model of collaborative biomedical science to transform biology and medicine. To do that, we have created a unique community of amazing, creative people — “Broadies” — each with a passion for pushing scientific frontiers. Our community transcends academic and organizational barriers, encouraging different points of view and making all Broadies part of something meaningful. Our unique culture of collaboration along with the common theme of our people being deeply passionate about making a difference in the world and improving human health unite us all as Broadies.
Broad Institute is committed to meeting the most critical challenges in biology and medicine. We are dedicated to applying our deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease. Through our partnerships with MIT, Harvard and the Harvard teaching hospitals we've become the "hub" of cutting edge science in the Boston biomedical community.
At the Broad, we understand that the most important thing that will lead to these breakthroughs in human biology, health, and disease is our people. In joining us, you will also be able to join a community that deeply values diversity and continually strives for inclusion, which are essential to achieving our scientific mission. You’ll also be eligible for comprehensive benefits. At Broad, we care deeply about all of the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting Broadies in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that emphasizes wellness and balance through a range of benefits for you and your family members. We are committed to helping make life work by offering a range of benefits designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
THE IMPACT
The Broad has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to expanding the participation of groups that have been historically underrepresented in biomedical science, and the Broad seeks to integrate a wide range of voices, experiences, and backgrounds into meaningful conversations and institutional decisions to build an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community.
Key Opportunities And Challenges For This Individual Include The Following
As the Chief Equity Officer, you will be at the epicenter of this critically important work.
• Develop a cohesive vision and implement an IDEA strategic plan
The hallmark of the Broad is creative experimentation and boundary pushing. The Chief Equity Officer will work within the unique contours of the Broad to rethink processes, systems, and structures – driving long-term, institutional change – as it impacts equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor on diversity, inclusion, equity, and allyship across Broad
The Chief Equity Officer will bring extensive subject matter expertise, serving as a resource in an advisory capacity to organization leaders, staff, and a range of other stakeholders. Current and ongoing efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion are underway. The Chief Equity Officer will synergize, amplify, and differentiate existing efforts, galvanizing support and allies in support of IDEA objectives.
• Navigate ambiguity with determination and creativity
The successful candidate will be intellectually curious and will use creativity to learn the distinct contours of the Broad, integrate diverse perspectives, and navigate ambiguity. The Broad has a culture of navigating high-risk, high reward problems with nimbleness. Perseverance, grit, determination, and the ability to pivot will be key to accommodating the uncertainty and change inherent to a new initiative of this scale.
• Be a champion of change
As the core IDEA principles crystallize into actionable priorities, the Chief Equity Officer will concomitantly guide the Broad through institutional change and help chart a new direction for growth and amplify the current work taking place. The Chief Equity Officer will balance the desire for cultural change with sustained and long-term measures that ensure the lasting vitality of IDEA goals.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with a diverse network of stakeholders
The Chief Equity Officer will enter an ecosystem with long-standing and overlapping efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. Work across partner institutions to address the challenges of faculty diversity over the long term.
• Lead and support a talented and motivated team
The Chief Equity Officer will inherit a small core office, as well as an outstanding team of approximately sixty IDEA ambassadors who serve as institutional volunteers committed to the IDEA mission. They must be a skilled manager, facilitator, and trainer who can energize and empower the IDEA office, invest in a talented team, and foster a culture of teamwork to achieve goals.
Minimum Qualifications
• At least 12+ years of experience in planning and executing complex institutional projects to successfully advance and imbed equity, diversity, and inclusion within an organization; which should include a deep understanding of power structures and privilege differentials and institutional systems that foster systemic inequalities
• Excellent consensus building skills; experience working cross-culturally utilizing interpersonal and diplomatic skills; an ability to listen, inspire, and influence others when articulating the benefits of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated strong internal communication and diplomacy skills, a high degree of transparency, relationship-building, and proven leadership in organizational change in order to communicate the value and impact of DEI principles, generate buy-in, and guide their colleagues toward institutional change
• Strong collaborative relationship building skills – using enthusiasm, emotional intelligence and gravitas to achieve ambitious goals while balancing the needs of multiple constituencies
• Experience working effectively with all constituencies across an institution; ability to achieve results through empowerment and partnership
• Strong data gathering, data analysis, problem solving, and analytical skills; proven ability to work successfully with data collection methods
• Extensive experience engaging with executives through written materials and in-person
• An extensive understanding of organizational change, leadership, and pedagogy with the ability to embrace ambiguity and experimentation to drive positive change
• A resilient leader that thrives in a complex, fast paced multi-dimensional environment
• Skilled at conflict management strategies to enhance learning and group outcomes
• Unquestioned integrity, credibility, and judgment
The successful candidate will come with an understanding of and/or strong desire to learn about the sciences. BS/BA (ideally in a STEM field) is preferred but not required. Candidates from outside of higher education with relevant, transferable skills will be considered and are encouraged to apply. The Broad Institute will not offer Visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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CHIEF EQUITY OFFICER...
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as its Chief Equity Officer. The Broad Institute is a globally renowned genomics institute that exists to apply its deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease.
The Chief Equity Officer will be a dynamic leader with significant experience developing and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion programs in a complex and multi-dimensional environment. The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, expertly able to navigate ambiguity with determination and creativity, and able to drive long-term organizational change demonstrated by data driven metrics that show progress.
In the summer of 2020, the Broad’s leadership created the new office of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Allyship) to amplify its long standing commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to evaluate and identify opportunities for the Broad to maximize its impact in this arena. The Broad is committed to transforming its scientific community by seeding talent from diverse backgrounds and pioneering more inclusive practices. In addition, the Broad aims to become a destination of choice for diverse talent as well as a leader in changing the global biomedical and scientific enterprise to be more inclusive.
The long-standing work at Broad has been crystallized by a commitment to three overarching IDEA aspirations:
• Creating a Fully Inclusive Internal Culture and Community
• Expanding and Accelerating the Diversity of Future Scientists
• Broadening Our Science to Fully Include Under-served Communities
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, with a dual reporting line into the Institute Director, the Chief Equity Officer will be responsible for shaping a vision and implementing IDEA priorities. As a subject matter expert and thought leader, the Chief Equity Officer will drive forward key institutional goals, sit on the Executive Leadership team, and serve as the connective tissue across Broad’s ecosystem. The successful candidate will set a course for short and long-term change at the Broad – stratified across internal goals and priorities as well as external-facing opportunities to impact the biomedical community at large. The Chief Equity Officer will manage a small core team along with a network of over 60 IDEA advisors from across the Broad’s scientific and administrative teams.
WHY BROAD?
The Broad Institute is pioneering a new model of collaborative biomedical science to transform biology and medicine. To do that, we have created a unique community of amazing, creative people — “Broadies” — each with a passion for pushing scientific frontiers. Our community transcends academic and organizational barriers, encouraging different points of view and making all Broadies part of something meaningful. Our unique culture of collaboration along with the common theme of our people being deeply passionate about making a difference in the world and improving human health unite us all as Broadies.
Broad Institute is committed to meeting the most critical challenges in biology and medicine. We are dedicated to applying our deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease. Through our partnerships with MIT, Harvard and the Harvard teaching hospitals we've become the "hub" of cutting edge science in the Boston biomedical community.
At the Broad, we understand that the most important thing that will lead to these breakthroughs in human biology, health, and disease is our people. In joining us, you will also be able to join a community that deeply values diversity and continually strives for inclusion, which are essential to achieving our scientific mission. You’ll also be eligible for comprehensive benefits. At Broad, we care deeply about all of the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting Broadies in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that emphasizes wellness and balance through a range of benefits for you and your family members. We are committed to helping make life work by offering a range of benefits designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
THE IMPACT
The Broad has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to expanding the participation of groups that have been historically underrepresented in biomedical science, and the Broad seeks to integrate a wide range of voices, experiences, and backgrounds into meaningful conversations and institutional decisions to build an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community.
Key Opportunities And Challenges For This Individual Include The Following
As the Chief Equity Officer, you will be at the epicenter of this critically important work.
• Develop a cohesive vision and implement an IDEA strategic plan
The hallmark of the Broad is creative experimentation and boundary pushing. The Chief Equity Officer will work within the unique contours of the Broad to rethink processes, systems, and structures – driving long-term, institutional change – as it impacts equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor on diversity, inclusion, equity, and allyship across Broad
The Chief Equity Officer will bring extensive subject matter expertise, serving as a resource in an advisory capacity to organization leaders, staff, and a range of other stakeholders. Current and ongoing efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion are underway. The Chief Equity Officer will synergize, amplify, and differentiate existing efforts, galvanizing support and allies in support of IDEA objectives.
• Navigate ambiguity with determination and creativity
The successful candidate will be intellectually curious and will use creativity to learn the distinct contours of the Broad, integrate diverse perspectives, and navigate ambiguity. The Broad has a culture of navigating high-risk, high reward problems with nimbleness. Perseverance, grit, determination, and the ability to pivot will be key to accommodating the uncertainty and change inherent to a new initiative of this scale.
• Be a champion of change
As the core IDEA principles crystallize into actionable priorities, the Chief Equity Officer will concomitantly guide the Broad through institutional change and help chart a new direction for growth and amplify the current work taking place. The Chief Equity Officer will balance the desire for cultural change with sustained and long-term measures that ensure the lasting vitality of IDEA goals.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with a diverse network of stakeholders
The Chief Equity Officer will enter an ecosystem with long-standing and overlapping efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. Work across partner institutions to address the challenges of faculty diversity over the long term.
• Lead and support a talented and motivated team
The Chief Equity Officer will inherit a small core office, as well as an outstanding team of approximately sixty IDEA ambassadors who serve as institutional volunteers committed to the IDEA mission. They must be a skilled manager, facilitator, and trainer who can energize and empower the IDEA office, invest in a talented team, and foster a culture of teamwork to achieve goals.
Minimum Qualifications
• At least 12+ years of experience in planning and executing complex institutional projects to successfully advance and imbed equity, diversity, and inclusion within an organization; which should include a deep understanding of power structures and privilege differentials and institutional systems that foster systemic inequalities
• Excellent consensus building skills; experience working cross-culturally utilizing interpersonal and diplomatic skills; an ability to listen, inspire, and influence others when articulating the benefits of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated strong internal communication and diplomacy skills, a high degree of transparency, relationship-building, and proven leadership in organizational change in order to communicate the value and impact of DEI principles, generate buy-in, and guide their colleagues toward institutional change
• Strong collaborative relationship building skills – using enthusiasm, emotional intelligence and gravitas to achieve ambitious goals while balancing the needs of multiple constituencies
• Experience working effectively with all constituencies across an institution; ability to achieve results through empowerment and partnership
• Strong data gathering, data analysis, problem solving, and analytical skills; proven ability to work successfully with data collection methods
• Extensive experience engaging with executives through written materials and in-person
• An extensive understanding of organizational change, leadership, and pedagogy with the ability to embrace ambiguity and experimentation to drive positive change
• A resilient leader that thrives in a complex, fast paced multi-dimensional environment
• Skilled at conflict management strategies to enhance learning and group outcomes
• Unquestioned integrity, credibility, and judgment
The successful candidate will come with an understanding of and/or strong desire to learn about the sciences. BS/BA (ideally in a STEM field) is preferred but not required. Candidates from outside of higher education with relevant, transferable skills will be considered and are encouraged to apply. The Broad Institute will not offer Visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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posted_at: 12 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Description
We are looking for an exceptional Computational Associate to join the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute in collaboration with the Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard University...
The Barrett lab has an open position for an applicant interested in investigating cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying human neurodevelopmental disorders. The position will focus on the analysis
Job Description
We are looking for an exceptional Computational Associate to join the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute in collaboration with the Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard University...
The Barrett lab has an open position for an applicant interested in investigating cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying human neurodevelopmental disorders. The position will focus on the analysis and interpretation of multi-omics datasets (e.g., epigenomic, transcriptomic, methylation). Successful candidates will work closely with Dr. Barrett and experimental scientists in the laboratory to design experiments as well as to analyze, integrate and interpret results.
Candidates will have the opportunity to work closely with and be mentored by research scientists, while applying computational and modeling skills to derive new biological insights and to advance our understanding of brain development and dysfunction. The Broad Institute and Harvard University provide exceptionally dynamic environments with opportunities to collaborate with a diverse group of scientists across institutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Design and execute data analysis strategies for new and ongoing research projects involving multi-omics datasets (e.g., ChIP-seq, CUT&Tag, single-cell and bulk RNA-seq, ATAC-seq)
-Work with wet-lab researchers to design and analyze experiments
-Visualize experimental results for publications and presentations
-Integrate internal and external data to generate novel insights and hypotheses
-Work both independently and collaboratively to support ongoing projects in the lab, actively participate at group meetings and discuss project plans
-Present data internally as well as externally though project meetings and conferences
REQUIREMENTS:
-BS (with 3+ years of related experience) or MS (with 1+ years of experience) in bioinformatics, computational biology, biomedical informatics, biostatistics, computer science or other relevant field with equivalent experience
-Significant experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Perl, Java) and scientific computing tools (e.g., R, MATLAB)
-Background working with next-generation sequencing data analysis tools and packages
-Experience with experimental design and statistical methods for quantitative data analysis
-Background in biology preferred
-Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
-Exceptional oral and written communication skills
-Ability to organize and manage complex projects, shift priorities and effectively solve problems
-Highly collaborative team member
LC-2023
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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We are looking for an exceptional Computational Associate to join the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute in collaboration with the Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard University...
The Barrett lab has an open position for an applicant interested in investigating cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying human neurodevelopmental disorders. The position will focus on the analysis and interpretation of multi-omics datasets (e.g., epigenomic, transcriptomic, methylation). Successful candidates will work closely with Dr. Barrett and experimental scientists in the laboratory to design experiments as well as to analyze, integrate and interpret results.
Candidates will have the opportunity to work closely with and be mentored by research scientists, while applying computational and modeling skills to derive new biological insights and to advance our understanding of brain development and dysfunction. The Broad Institute and Harvard University provide exceptionally dynamic environments with opportunities to collaborate with a diverse group of scientists across institutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Design and execute data analysis strategies for new and ongoing research projects involving multi-omics datasets (e.g., ChIP-seq, CUT&Tag, single-cell and bulk RNA-seq, ATAC-seq)
-Work with wet-lab researchers to design and analyze experiments
-Visualize experimental results for publications and presentations
-Integrate internal and external data to generate novel insights and hypotheses
-Work both independently and collaboratively to support ongoing projects in the lab, actively participate at group meetings and discuss project plans
-Present data internally as well as externally though project meetings and conferences
REQUIREMENTS:
-BS (with 3+ years of related experience) or MS (with 1+ years of experience) in bioinformatics, computational biology, biomedical informatics, biostatistics, computer science or other relevant field with equivalent experience
-Significant experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Perl, Java) and scientific computing tools (e.g., R, MATLAB)
-Background working with next-generation sequencing data analysis tools and packages
-Experience with experimental design and statistical methods for quantitative data analysis
-Background in biology preferred
-Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
-Exceptional oral and written communication skills
-Ability to organize and manage complex projects, shift priorities and effectively solve problems
-Highly collaborative team member
LC-2023
#LI-Hybrid
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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posted_at: 1 day agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Description
Early Career Researchers - Computational Associate I, Broad-wide openings...
In The Role Of a Computational Associate
We are seeking ambitious, inventive, and talented students to join the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as early career researchers upon graduation.
• You can make a difference in biomedicine – In studying the biological basis of many diseases including cancer and infectious disease you are laying the groundwork
Job Description
Early Career Researchers - Computational Associate I, Broad-wide openings...
In The Role Of a Computational Associate
We are seeking ambitious, inventive, and talented students to join the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as early career researchers upon graduation.
• You can make a difference in biomedicine – In studying the biological basis of many diseases including cancer and infectious disease you are laying the groundwork for future therapies that change lives.
• You will gain invaluable experience -- This unique research opportunity will give you access to the best technologies and sharpest minds that biomedical research has to offer. It is truly an experience that is unparalleled by any other biomedical research institution. Should you choose to, you will be well prepared to pursue a graduate or medical degree or continue to advance your career here over time.
• You will be supported in your efforts to learn and grow -- Every week there are talks open to the Broad community on a variety of scientific topics, often hinging on results that have not yet been published. Many current Research Associates rave about the mentorship they have received from other Broadies, and the variety of social events that create a fun, collaborative environment.
Why Broad?
The Broad Institute is pioneering a new model of collaborative biomedical science to transform biology and medicine. To do that, we have created a unique community of amazing, creative people — “Broadies” — each with a passion for pushing scientific frontiers. Our community transcends academic and organizational barriers, encouraging different points of view and making all Broadies part of something meaningful. Our unique culture of collaboration along with the common theme of our people being deeply passionate about making a difference in the world and improving human health unite us all as Broadies.
The Broad community includes professional scientists from many disciplines, software engineers and computational associates, administrative staff, and students, as well as renowned researchers from partner institutions. We seek to cultivate an interdisciplinary, innovative, goal-oriented work environment that unleashes scientific creativity and empowers Broadies to pursue ambitious and critical projects.
In Joining Us, You Will Also Be Able To
At the Broad, we understand that the most important thing that will lead to these breakthroughs in human biology, health, and disease is our people.
• Work with and learn from world-class researchers, physicians, and data scientists at Harvard, MIT, and the Harvard teaching hospitals.
• Join a community that deeply values diversity and continually strives for inclusion, which are essential to achieving our scientific mission.
• Be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including discounted transportation passes, tuition reimbursement, and wellness offerings.
• Have access to resources to help you explore career paths and take the next step — whether it’s attending graduate or medical school or pursuing a path forward at Broad
As a Computational Associate, You Will
• Apply existing and novel algorithms to data sets, analyze data quality, critically review and analyze results, communicate results to biologists, computational biologists, software engineers, and clinicians.
• Develop data analysis strategies, write algorithms, and deploy computational tools for the exploration of very large data sets.
• Explore novel data visualization tools, with emphasis on integrating diverse data types or sets
• Implement or improve algorithms in software tools for distribution to the global research community
• Apply machine learning techniques to quality control procedures
• Propose and implement upgrades to existing algorithms, tools and processes
• Use existing software and databases to analyze data
• Prepare data analysis results for presentation in meetings, progress reports and journal publications
We have openings for new graduates to fill our entry level Computational Associate positions upon graduation. By applying to this posting, we will align you with the best matched lab based on your research interests and skills. Please visit our Scientific Areas of Research site to learn more!
Minimum Qualifications
• At least a current undergraduate senior with an expected graduation date of Dec. 2022 or May 2023
• Majored in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, bioinformatics, biology or similar field
• At least 1 year of undergraduate independent research experience (outside of coursework)
• Strong programming skills and experience with programming languages, preferably Python, Java, C++, or R
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and external collaborators
• Proven ability to work independently with guidance and mentorship
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments (including shell scripting) is a plus!
Candidates interested in the Broad Biomedical Post-Baccalaureate Scholars Program (BBPS) should complete an ECR application to begin the process. After submitting, you can then complete the BBPS-specific short form, which requires unofficial college transcript(s). The deadline for BBPS applications is February 20th. Please note that the BBPS admissions process is separate from the Early Career Researcher hiring process. Receiving a job offer does not guarantee admission into BBPS, but in order to be admitted to BBPS, you must have a job offer from a research group at the Broad Institute.
What To Expect Next
• Please allow 10 minutes to complete the initial application process as it needs to be completed in one sitting. We will ask for your CV/résumé, cover letter, and responses to a short questionnaire.
• If you minimally qualify for the position, you will then receive an email request from SparkHire to complete an on-demand interview as the first step in the interview process. Those responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team and possible next steps will be communicated via email. You will also be asked to complete a coding assessment as well for our computational associate openings.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
EEO is The Law - click here for more information
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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Early Career Researchers - Computational Associate I, Broad-wide openings...
In The Role Of a Computational Associate
We are seeking ambitious, inventive, and talented students to join the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as early career researchers upon graduation.
• You can make a difference in biomedicine – In studying the biological basis of many diseases including cancer and infectious disease you are laying the groundwork for future therapies that change lives.
• You will gain invaluable experience -- This unique research opportunity will give you access to the best technologies and sharpest minds that biomedical research has to offer. It is truly an experience that is unparalleled by any other biomedical research institution. Should you choose to, you will be well prepared to pursue a graduate or medical degree or continue to advance your career here over time.
• You will be supported in your efforts to learn and grow -- Every week there are talks open to the Broad community on a variety of scientific topics, often hinging on results that have not yet been published. Many current Research Associates rave about the mentorship they have received from other Broadies, and the variety of social events that create a fun, collaborative environment.
Why Broad?
The Broad Institute is pioneering a new model of collaborative biomedical science to transform biology and medicine. To do that, we have created a unique community of amazing, creative people — “Broadies” — each with a passion for pushing scientific frontiers. Our community transcends academic and organizational barriers, encouraging different points of view and making all Broadies part of something meaningful. Our unique culture of collaboration along with the common theme of our people being deeply passionate about making a difference in the world and improving human health unite us all as Broadies.
The Broad community includes professional scientists from many disciplines, software engineers and computational associates, administrative staff, and students, as well as renowned researchers from partner institutions. We seek to cultivate an interdisciplinary, innovative, goal-oriented work environment that unleashes scientific creativity and empowers Broadies to pursue ambitious and critical projects.
In Joining Us, You Will Also Be Able To
At the Broad, we understand that the most important thing that will lead to these breakthroughs in human biology, health, and disease is our people.
• Work with and learn from world-class researchers, physicians, and data scientists at Harvard, MIT, and the Harvard teaching hospitals.
• Join a community that deeply values diversity and continually strives for inclusion, which are essential to achieving our scientific mission.
• Be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including discounted transportation passes, tuition reimbursement, and wellness offerings.
• Have access to resources to help you explore career paths and take the next step — whether it’s attending graduate or medical school or pursuing a path forward at Broad
As a Computational Associate, You Will
• Apply existing and novel algorithms to data sets, analyze data quality, critically review and analyze results, communicate results to biologists, computational biologists, software engineers, and clinicians.
• Develop data analysis strategies, write algorithms, and deploy computational tools for the exploration of very large data sets.
• Explore novel data visualization tools, with emphasis on integrating diverse data types or sets
• Implement or improve algorithms in software tools for distribution to the global research community
• Apply machine learning techniques to quality control procedures
• Propose and implement upgrades to existing algorithms, tools and processes
• Use existing software and databases to analyze data
• Prepare data analysis results for presentation in meetings, progress reports and journal publications
We have openings for new graduates to fill our entry level Computational Associate positions upon graduation. By applying to this posting, we will align you with the best matched lab based on your research interests and skills. Please visit our Scientific Areas of Research site to learn more!
Minimum Qualifications
• At least a current undergraduate senior with an expected graduation date of Dec. 2022 or May 2023
• Majored in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, bioinformatics, biology or similar field
• At least 1 year of undergraduate independent research experience (outside of coursework)
• Strong programming skills and experience with programming languages, preferably Python, Java, C++, or R
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and external collaborators
• Proven ability to work independently with guidance and mentorship
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments (including shell scripting) is a plus!
Candidates interested in the Broad Biomedical Post-Baccalaureate Scholars Program (BBPS) should complete an ECR application to begin the process. After submitting, you can then complete the BBPS-specific short form, which requires unofficial college transcript(s). The deadline for BBPS applications is February 20th. Please note that the BBPS admissions process is separate from the Early Career Researcher hiring process. Receiving a job offer does not guarantee admission into BBPS, but in order to be admitted to BBPS, you must have a job offer from a research group at the Broad Institute.
What To Expect Next
• Please allow 10 minutes to complete the initial application process as it needs to be completed in one sitting. We will ask for your CV/résumé, cover letter, and responses to a short questionnaire.
• If you minimally qualify for the position, you will then receive an email request from SparkHire to complete an on-demand interview as the first step in the interview process. Those responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team and possible next steps will be communicated via email. You will also be asked to complete a coding assessment as well for our computational associate openings.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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via LinkedIn
posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Description
The Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is looking for an outstanding Computational Scientist to join the McCarroll Lab (http://mccarrolllab.org/). The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team pursuing cutting-edge research on the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms of brain disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and Huntington’s Disease. The lab is... in the Broad Institute’s Stanley Center, whose
Job Description
The Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is looking for an outstanding Computational Scientist to join the McCarroll Lab (http://mccarrolllab.org/). The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team pursuing cutting-edge research on the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms of brain disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and Huntington’s Disease. The lab is... in the Broad Institute’s Stanley Center, whose mission is to improve the lives of people suffering from serious brain illnesses through groundbreaking basic and translational research that uncovers key disease mechanisms.
This Computational Scientist will work in close collaboration on teams with laboratory scientists, software engineers, and project and data managers at the Broad Institute and Harvard Medical School. The Computational Scientist will need to have exceptionally strong computational, organizational and communication abilities.
Responsibilities
• Analyze high-volume single-cell and DNA-variation data to answer biological questions about genetic effects, disease mechanisms, and biomarkers.
• Develop, optimize and apply analysis methods to a variety of datasets, including single-cell RNA-seq, single-cell ATAC-seq, and human genetic data.
• Create innovative new analysis methods and effective software workflows.
• Enable the project team and the broader scientific community to access, analyze and interact with data generated by projects.
• Carefully document and annotate source code.
• Work with scientists, data managers and software engineers to create optimal analysis workflows for high-data-volume experiments.
• Participate in project-planning, data-analysis and software-planning meetings.
• Give weekly presentations about research progress at team analysis meetings.
Qualifications
• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, or a related field
• Fluency in R and Python
• Solid understanding of one or more related areas of biology such as neuroscience and human genetics
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to interact with a diverse, interdisciplinary group of professional staff and academic trainees, including data analysts, software engineers, laboratory scientists, software engineers, and project managers
• Experience analyzing high-volume sequencing data, ideally single-cell RNA-seq data
• Knowledge of data science principles such as statistics, inference and algorithms
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The Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is looking for an outstanding Computational Scientist to join the McCarroll Lab (http://mccarrolllab.org/). The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team pursuing cutting-edge research on the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms of brain disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and Huntington’s Disease. The lab is... in the Broad Institute’s Stanley Center, whose mission is to improve the lives of people suffering from serious brain illnesses through groundbreaking basic and translational research that uncovers key disease mechanisms.
This Computational Scientist will work in close collaboration on teams with laboratory scientists, software engineers, and project and data managers at the Broad Institute and Harvard Medical School. The Computational Scientist will need to have exceptionally strong computational, organizational and communication abilities.
Responsibilities
• Analyze high-volume single-cell and DNA-variation data to answer biological questions about genetic effects, disease mechanisms, and biomarkers.
• Develop, optimize and apply analysis methods to a variety of datasets, including single-cell RNA-seq, single-cell ATAC-seq, and human genetic data.
• Create innovative new analysis methods and effective software workflows.
• Enable the project team and the broader scientific community to access, analyze and interact with data generated by projects.
• Carefully document and annotate source code.
• Work with scientists, data managers and software engineers to create optimal analysis workflows for high-data-volume experiments.
• Participate in project-planning, data-analysis and software-planning meetings.
• Give weekly presentations about research progress at team analysis meetings.
Qualifications
• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, or a related field
• Fluency in R and Python
• Solid understanding of one or more related areas of biology such as neuroscience and human genetics
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to interact with a diverse, interdisciplinary group of professional staff and academic trainees, including data analysts, software engineers, laboratory scientists, software engineers, and project managers
• Experience analyzing high-volume sequencing data, ideally single-cell RNA-seq data
• Knowledge of data science principles such as statistics, inference and algorithms
LC-2022
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Job Description
The mission of the Broad Institute is to transform medicine by dramatically accelerating the understanding and treatment of disease. The Broad creates a vibrant research environment with close links to top academic institutions including Harvard, MIT and the Harvard hospitals. One of the key overarching goals of the Broad Institute Cancer Program is to systematically identify... cancer-specific dependencies to facilitate the development
Job Description
The mission of the Broad Institute is to transform medicine by dramatically accelerating the understanding and treatment of disease. The Broad creates a vibrant research environment with close links to top academic institutions including Harvard, MIT and the Harvard hospitals. One of the key overarching goals of the Broad Institute Cancer Program is to systematically identify... cancer-specific dependencies to facilitate the development of new therapeutic approaches to adult and pediatric cancers. The Cancer Dependency Map (DepMap) is a high-profile, multi-arm project aimed at turning precision cancer medicine into a reality by systematically identifying cancer vulnerabilities. We are committed to open-access science, and share genetic perturbation, small molecule perturbation, and characterization data for thousands of cell models through our public portal, depmap.org. By triangulating information from these and other large-scale datasets, our goal is to define the landscape of genetic targets for therapeutic development, identify patients who will respond to these therapies, and develop a better mechanistic understanding of the vulnerabilities of cancer.
The Business Analyst will work with leadership to assess and fulfill data analytics needs, data management, system integrations and process improvements. The candidate will actively work with the DepMap Program Manager, the Target Discovery and Advancement team and the Cancer Data Science team to translate business needs and design and develop solutions that deliver maximum value. The Business Analyst will maintain, update and support existing databases and create reports and visualizations for new strategic initiatives across DepMap.
The Cancer Dependency Map is a vibrant rapidly growing research project that is internationally recognized by both the academic and the pharma/biotech communities. This position provides the potential for your contributions to be used and recognized worldwide.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Act as a liaison across Operations, Target Discovery and Advancement and Cancer Data Science teams to collaborate on projects including helping design business solutions for operational processes, exploring new systems and data and outlining integration requirements, learning software configurations and supporting end users.
• Assume and interpret reporting needs and guide end users in the creation of user-friendly solutions.
• Develop interactive dashboards and reports to monitor the performance of operational and scientific processes.
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for these reports as needed.
• Support efforts to evaluate and document key operational processes with data insights.
• Participate in the review, testing and implementation of database upgrades and enhancements for an internal database.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to gain operational insights, identify operational business issues and develop creative recommendations.
• Contribute to the adoption of best practices by improving the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of current processes.
• Participate in the quarterly and biyearly release of new data and computational tools.
• Review and troubleshoot existing processes to find and fix errors and inefficiencies.
• Design and develop training materials for new and current systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree (MPH, Biostatistics, Social Sciences, or relevant field) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in an analytics and systems development capacity.
• High proficiency with SQL and database management.
• Experience with laboratory management systems/LIMS preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and with external contacts in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Excellent multi-tasking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience generating process documentation and reports.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects and assignments.
• Results-oriented with the ability to work on a team.
The Broad Institute will not offer Visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
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The mission of the Broad Institute is to transform medicine by dramatically accelerating the understanding and treatment of disease. The Broad creates a vibrant research environment with close links to top academic institutions including Harvard, MIT and the Harvard hospitals. One of the key overarching goals of the Broad Institute Cancer Program is to systematically identify... cancer-specific dependencies to facilitate the development of new therapeutic approaches to adult and pediatric cancers. The Cancer Dependency Map (DepMap) is a high-profile, multi-arm project aimed at turning precision cancer medicine into a reality by systematically identifying cancer vulnerabilities. We are committed to open-access science, and share genetic perturbation, small molecule perturbation, and characterization data for thousands of cell models through our public portal, depmap.org. By triangulating information from these and other large-scale datasets, our goal is to define the landscape of genetic targets for therapeutic development, identify patients who will respond to these therapies, and develop a better mechanistic understanding of the vulnerabilities of cancer.
The Business Analyst will work with leadership to assess and fulfill data analytics needs, data management, system integrations and process improvements. The candidate will actively work with the DepMap Program Manager, the Target Discovery and Advancement team and the Cancer Data Science team to translate business needs and design and develop solutions that deliver maximum value. The Business Analyst will maintain, update and support existing databases and create reports and visualizations for new strategic initiatives across DepMap.
The Cancer Dependency Map is a vibrant rapidly growing research project that is internationally recognized by both the academic and the pharma/biotech communities. This position provides the potential for your contributions to be used and recognized worldwide.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Act as a liaison across Operations, Target Discovery and Advancement and Cancer Data Science teams to collaborate on projects including helping design business solutions for operational processes, exploring new systems and data and outlining integration requirements, learning software configurations and supporting end users.
• Assume and interpret reporting needs and guide end users in the creation of user-friendly solutions.
• Develop interactive dashboards and reports to monitor the performance of operational and scientific processes.
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for these reports as needed.
• Support efforts to evaluate and document key operational processes with data insights.
• Participate in the review, testing and implementation of database upgrades and enhancements for an internal database.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to gain operational insights, identify operational business issues and develop creative recommendations.
• Contribute to the adoption of best practices by improving the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of current processes.
• Participate in the quarterly and biyearly release of new data and computational tools.
• Review and troubleshoot existing processes to find and fix errors and inefficiencies.
• Design and develop training materials for new and current systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree (MPH, Biostatistics, Social Sciences, or relevant field) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in an analytics and systems development capacity.
• High proficiency with SQL and database management.
• Experience with laboratory management systems/LIMS preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and with external contacts in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Excellent multi-tasking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience generating process documentation and reports.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects and assignments.
• Results-oriented with the ability to work on a team.
The Broad Institute will not offer Visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
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Job Description
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is seeking a talented and dependable person to join our team. The candidate will report to the Media and Communications Manager for Count Me In (CMI...
As a key contributor, the Content & Communications Specialist will collaborate closely with the other members of the Outreach, Engagement, and Communications team, and will partner with internal and external stakeholders as needed for media and
Job Description
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is seeking a talented and dependable person to join our team. The candidate will report to the Media and Communications Manager for Count Me In (CMI...
As a key contributor, the Content & Communications Specialist will collaborate closely with the other members of the Outreach, Engagement, and Communications team, and will partner with internal and external stakeholders as needed for media and communication-based projects. This person should be passionate about cancer research and must have excellent written communication and design skills with the ability to remain organized in a highly demanding, fast-paced, and emotionally intellectual environment. The ideal candidate will serve as a key producer of content that is critical to Count Me In's mission to engage all cancer communities to be represented in research. Alongside leadership's guidance, they must be able to handle complex situations and effectively prioritize a wide variety of tasks, balancing multiple longer-term projects and goals with the immediate needs of the short-term deadlines.
The Successful Candidate
We are looking for a mission-driven team member with excellent writing, design, and organizational skills with experience in navigating complex situations. The successful candidate will be analytical, quick-thinking, & flexible with a strong emphasis on listening skills, excellent writing skills, and unwavering attention to detail. As a key supporter in meeting the content & communication needs across the organization, this person will work closely under the Media and Communications Manager & alongside cross-functional teams to ensure creative ideas for content are executed. This person will join a vibrant and values-driven community, which remains committed to maintaining an inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment and welcomes people of varied backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Responsibilities will include:
• Assist with content development for media campaigns and other communications.
• Coordinate production of patient and partner engagement communications such as the Count Me In newsletter and other external communication projects.
• Partner with the Media and Communications Manager as needed to coordinate social media posts and engagement that could also be cross-referenced in different media formats.
• Write and develop content for outreach recruitment and collateral materials (i.e flyers, brochures, website blurbs)
• Assist with strategizing, creating, publicizing content, and executing in-person and virtual events as needed.
• Work to support ways to continuously optimize CMI's internal and external communication mechanisms.
• Deeply engage with the community, and underrepresented communities within cancer research, to seek opportunities to highlight important information and tell compelling stories, and regularly pitch story and project ideas to support outreach and promotional efforts.
• Routinely practice digital listening skills and engage virtually with our social media followers
Special projects
• Take on special projects as assigned by the Director of Outreach, Engagement, and Communications
Requirements:
• 1-3 years of professional writing & content design experience -knowledge of AP Style and Canva, Adobe, or other software
• Bachelor's degree or greater in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including engaging voice, and demonstrated command of grammar and mechanics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to take ownership of and tackle interesting challenges.
• Ability to demonstrate discretion in handling confidential information and dealing with high-level executives.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work by considering its risk, importance, urgency, and potential implications. Ability to work both independently and proactively as well as highly collaboratively on a team.
• Ability to engage with lay audiences as well as scientific audiences.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy, including careful proofreading/copy editing of materials.
• Ability to uphold both the Broad Institute and CMI's high standards of value
The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is seeking a talented and dependable person to join our team. The candidate will report to the Media and Communications Manager for Count Me In (CMI...
As a key contributor, the Content & Communications Specialist will collaborate closely with the other members of the Outreach, Engagement, and Communications team, and will partner with internal and external stakeholders as needed for media and communication-based projects. This person should be passionate about cancer research and must have excellent written communication and design skills with the ability to remain organized in a highly demanding, fast-paced, and emotionally intellectual environment. The ideal candidate will serve as a key producer of content that is critical to Count Me In's mission to engage all cancer communities to be represented in research. Alongside leadership's guidance, they must be able to handle complex situations and effectively prioritize a wide variety of tasks, balancing multiple longer-term projects and goals with the immediate needs of the short-term deadlines.
The Successful Candidate
We are looking for a mission-driven team member with excellent writing, design, and organizational skills with experience in navigating complex situations. The successful candidate will be analytical, quick-thinking, & flexible with a strong emphasis on listening skills, excellent writing skills, and unwavering attention to detail. As a key supporter in meeting the content & communication needs across the organization, this person will work closely under the Media and Communications Manager & alongside cross-functional teams to ensure creative ideas for content are executed. This person will join a vibrant and values-driven community, which remains committed to maintaining an inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment and welcomes people of varied backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Responsibilities will include:
• Assist with content development for media campaigns and other communications.
• Coordinate production of patient and partner engagement communications such as the Count Me In newsletter and other external communication projects.
• Partner with the Media and Communications Manager as needed to coordinate social media posts and engagement that could also be cross-referenced in different media formats.
• Write and develop content for outreach recruitment and collateral materials (i.e flyers, brochures, website blurbs)
• Assist with strategizing, creating, publicizing content, and executing in-person and virtual events as needed.
• Work to support ways to continuously optimize CMI's internal and external communication mechanisms.
• Deeply engage with the community, and underrepresented communities within cancer research, to seek opportunities to highlight important information and tell compelling stories, and regularly pitch story and project ideas to support outreach and promotional efforts.
• Routinely practice digital listening skills and engage virtually with our social media followers
Special projects
• Take on special projects as assigned by the Director of Outreach, Engagement, and Communications
Requirements:
• 1-3 years of professional writing & content design experience -knowledge of AP Style and Canva, Adobe, or other software
• Bachelor's degree or greater in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including engaging voice, and demonstrated command of grammar and mechanics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to take ownership of and tackle interesting challenges.
• Ability to demonstrate discretion in handling confidential information and dealing with high-level executives.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work by considering its risk, importance, urgency, and potential implications. Ability to work both independently and proactively as well as highly collaboratively on a team.
• Ability to engage with lay audiences as well as scientific audiences.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy, including careful proofreading/copy editing of materials.
• Ability to uphold both the Broad Institute and CMI's high standards of value
The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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