Research Scientist Jobs in Harvard, MA

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Process Scientist - Research Engineering

  • Novo Nordisk
  • Lexington, MA (18 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, MA (18 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Process Scientist - Research Engineering Employer Novo Nordisk Location Petersburg, VA Start date Mar 27, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Engineering, Manufacturing &...

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Bioinformatics Scientist

  • Apex Systems
  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 2 days ago

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data science and molecular biology, and is excited to contribute to the development of novel biologics....

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Computational Research Scientist/Sr. Scientist

  • Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with next generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatic analysis, as well as protein display technologies and antibody engineering, is highly desirable....

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Research Scientist / Sr. Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Fellow

  • DeKosky Laboratory at The Ragon Institute and MIT
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 3 days ago

For Research Scientist, we are seeking a candidate with an MD or PhD with a minimum of two years of post degree research experience in immunology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics, microbiology...

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Principal Research Scientist II

  • AbbVie
  • Worcester, MA (19 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (19 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated Group leader Principal Research Scientist II reporting to head of Purification Development...

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Research Scientist I - Immunochemistry

  • Charles River Laboratories
  • Shrewsbury, MA (16 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA (16 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 4 days ago

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant...

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Senior Research Scientist

  • Addgene
  • Watertown, MA (22 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Watertown, MA (22 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 5 days ago

The Role: The Senior Research Scientist will lead and oversee research projects spanning molecular biology, sequencing, and biologics production and quality control....

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Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Scientist (Ph.D.) in Human Neural Circuit Physiology

  • Harvard University
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 5 days ago

-level Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Scientist with strong expertise in systems-level electrophysiology and neural data science....

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Research Scientist, Hwang Lab

  • MIT
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 7 days ago

RESEARCH SCIENTIST, HWANG LAB, Biology, to help lead and expand experimental efforts in enzyme discovery and biochemical characterization; develop and apply high-throughput experimental platforms to...

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Research Scientist, AI/ Machine Learning

  • Proclinical Staffing
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Seeking an AIdriven Research Scientist to push the boundaries of immunooncology and nextgen biologic design....

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Research Scientist

  • Actalent
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 11 days ago

designs Support biologic modalities with machine learning Develop machine learning models to help with siRNA, PMO and conjugate designs Additional Skills & Qualifications PHd in Computational Chemistry, Biology...

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Research Scientist, Lead Identification and Optimization (LIDO) Profiler (BS or MS)

  • Novartis
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Culture, Medical Research, Molecular Biology, Organization...

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Bioinformatics Scientist/Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

  • MaxCyte
  • Waltham, MA (17 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (17 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Requirements Ph.D., or M.S. +3 years, or BS +6 years in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)....

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Research Scientist I/II, Statistical Mechanics and Dynamics

  • Lila Sciences
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 16 days ago

Research Scientist I/II, Statistical Mechanics and Dynamics Lila Sciences Cambridge, MA, USA USD 176k-234k / year + Equity Posted on Jan 21, 2026 Apply now Your Impact at Lila Your role in our Physical...

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Research Scientist

  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
  • Worcester, MA (19 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (19 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 18 days ago

at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a Research Scientist in mathematical science to begin in the Summer of 2026....

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Salary for Research Scientist Jobs in Harvard, MA

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Highest Education Level

Research Scientists in Harvard, MA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
34.9%
Bachelor's Degree
34.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
1.0%
High School or GED
0.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.6%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research Scientists in Harvard, MA
2-4 years
31.0%
10+ years
29.8%
6-8 years
21.5%
4-6 years
17.7%