Research Associate II

OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION To work as a member of the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research (‘the Center’), a dynamic multi-disciplinary effort to discover novel diagnostics or therapeutics for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, using varied approaches including genetics, chemical biology, neurobiology. The position requires proficiency in a broad repertoire of cellular techniques and ability to develop new assays and establish new methods in the laboratory. Communicate with all levels of staff and external collaborators to ensure that work supports team goals. Work on problems in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Contributes to various projects to support the overall research goals of the Chemical Neurobiology Laboratory of the Center. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES • In consultation with supervisor, implement experiments to address specific questions defined by group projects. • Make observations, analyze data and interpret results. • Investigate new technologies and develop new methods for project advancement. • Generate oral and written reports on performed experiments. Attend team meetings and present the results. May participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals. • May contribute to the identification of patentable inventions. • Consult with literature and scientific staff to maintain professional expertise • Work independently on routine work and receive instruction on new assignments. • Other tasks as required by the position. • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences required and at least three years of experience in related lab techniques, or Master's degree with at least two years of experience. • Ability to solve complex problems. • Ability to exercise judgment within defined practices and techniques. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and with external contacts • Exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills, lab notebook practices and attention to detail are essential.The Broad Institute was launched to pioneer a new model of collaborative biomedical science that would transform medicine. To accomplish these goals, we have built an amazing team of talented Broadies who work together to realize this transformation.We are always looking for new Broadies to join our team and help us tackle important problems at the cutting edge of science. The Broad community includes professional scientists from many disciplines, administrative staff, and students. We seek to cultivate an interdisciplinary, goal-oriented work environment that unleashes scientific creativity and empowers our people to pursue ambitious and critical projects.Our work transcends traditional academic boundaries, giving Broad employees and affiliates access to an unparalleled biomedical research community across the Harvard and MIT communities and beyond.The Broad Institute is committed to providing its employees with a competitive compensation and benefits package. We recognize the need for our employees to have a balance between work and personal life. To that end, our benefit plans and options reflect our desire to promote an environment that supports the health, diversity, and general wellbeing of our employees.The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer.To learn more about the Broad’s job opportunities, visit our Career Center at: https://www.broadinstitute.org/careers/career-center