Research Technician - Walter Lab

About the Research Technician Role:

Under supervision from a post-doctoral fellow or graduate student, the Research Technician will pursue a project involving a wide range of techniques including setting up in-vitro biochemical reactions using frog egg extracts, molecular biology, and structure prediction. In conducting their research, technicians will design, carry out, interpret, record, and present experiments.

Our technicians are encouraged to take intellectual ownership of their projects. They present at lab meetings and journal clubs, contribute to manuscripts, and sometimes attend scientific conferences. ~50% of time will be dedicated to research, with the remaining time spent on activities that support the entire laboratory (see below). Working in the Walter laboratory is excellent preparation for graduate and medical school. Former technicians from the laboratory have been accepted to top Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. and M.D. programs.

Harvard Medical School and the surrounding hospitals bring together world renowned scientists and clinicians in a community dedicated to understanding the marvels of human biology and conquering disease. With regular symposia, daily seminars, and several large graduate programs, Harvard Medical School allows trainees to network, realize their career goals, and reach their full potential as scientists.

Application Instructions:

• Please submit a current CV that includes your GPA clearly listed at the top of the document and names of three references.
• If you have an unofficial transcript readily available, please feel free to share it on your application.

What we provide:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Preparation for graduate or medical school through hands-on research exposure, close mentorship, and structured professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to scientific publications and gain experience in collaborative research.
• Networking and professional growth, including the opportunity to build strong interpersonal skills while working closely with investigators, postdocs, and interdisciplinary research teams.

What You'll Do:

• Carry out a scientific project under the direction of a postdoctoral fellow or doctoral student. Design, execute, interpret, record, and present experiments. Use software applications to interpret and present data.
• Read and interpret literature applicable to research areas.
• Participate actively in the scope and direction of research projects.
• Manage day to day activity and organization within the laboratory.
• Order chemicals, reagents, and other laboratory supplies.
• Renew and amend lab permits.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory website.
• Serve as laboratory safety and radiation safety representative.

What you Bring:

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in an appropriate field such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, or Chemistry.
• Some prior Molecular Biology experience (including coursework) is required.
• Prior experience in a leadership activity.
• Research Technician II candidates must have a minimum of two additional years of full-time research experience.
• Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expertise.
• Able to learn complex tasks with instruction.
• Able to learn and perform a variety of new techniques.

Physical Requirements

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances or other hazardous materials.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word "may," the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are "essential functions" of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Compensation Range based on experience:

Research Tech I - $18.40 (minimum) - $23.03 (midpoint) - $29.93 (maximum)

Research Technician II- $22.00 (minimum) - $27.50 (midpoint) - $35.75 (maximum).

HHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.

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Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA

Job ID: HHMI-R-4140

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-18T19:35:57