Research Scientist, Case Lab
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MAFull-time / Temporary$74–111K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Research Scientist will lead day-to-day execution of a federally funded Biology project developing high-throughput technology to study biomolecular condensate formation on supported lipid bilayers and lipid vesicles. The role works closely with the Principal Investigator, coordinates experimental activities, guides research staff and trainees, and applies imaging and biochemical methods to investigate condensate formation, composition, and dynamics.
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Research Scientist, Case Lab
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Job Number: 26222
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Functional Area: Research - Scientific
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Department: Biology
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School Area: Science
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Pay Range Minimum: $74,000
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Pay Range Maximum: $111,000
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Employment Category: Exempt
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Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
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Schedule:
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Pay Grade: No Grade
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Posting Description
RESEARCH SCIENTIST 2, Biology, Case Lab, to lead day-to-day execution of a federally funded project developing high-throughput technology to study biomolecular condensate formation on supported lipid bilayers and lipid vesicles. Working closely with the Principal Investigator, the scientist will coordinate experimental activities, guide research staff and trainees, monitor project milestones, and ensure timely completion of deliverables. Key responsibilities include designing and optimizing high-throughput assays, developing automated fluorescence imaging workflows, and scaling recombinant protein production and purification. The role also involves applying protein biochemistry, membrane biophysics, and quantitative imaging techniques to investigate condensate formation, composition, and dynamics. Additional duties include integrating laboratory automation, analyzing large-scale imaging and biochemical datasets, developing image-analysis pipelines, and maintaining data integrity. Will also mentor and train team members in advanced laboratory techniques, coordinate project meetings, communicate with collaborators, prepare progress reports, and assist with laboratory resource management. Will also develop and document standard operating procedures, maintain research equipment, and contribute innovative ideas to improve research methods and technology.
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Job Requirements
REQUIRED: PhD in a relevant scientific field; a minimum of four years of research experience; quantitative fluorescence microscopy and image analysis expertise; and experience in a specialized research technique, and first-author publications. PREFERRED: Team leadership; automated imaging; protein production; membrane biophysics; laboratory automation; programming; and strong communication skills.
1-year appointment initially, with the possibility of extension based on performance, funding availability, and programmatic needs.
11/6/2026
How this job compares
Set against the 2,211 open Research Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$74–111K/yr
- Massachusetts median$110–144K/yr110 salary ranges
- US median$142–217K/yr1,470 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $93K, is 26% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($125K) — in the middle half of Research Scientist salary ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 136 open Research Scientist jobs in Massachusetts and 2,211 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (this employer)18 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Research Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,141 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 770 of the 2,211 open Research Scientist jobs (35%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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