Research Technician
1 month ago
**Job ID**:
40094
**Location**:
450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
**Category**:
Research Laboratory
**Employment Type**:
Full time
**Work Location**:
**Onsite**: 100% onsite
Overview
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and creative researcher to assist in the development and clinical testing of novel methods to guide cancer therapy in the Letai lab at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The Letai lab is a translational medicine laboratory with a strong emphasis on functional precision medicine and improving patient therapy. The Research Technician will have the unique opportunity to support clinical testing that will influence patient care, as well as participate in the research and design of even better methods and biomarkers.
The positions in this job family will assist scientists in performing scientific research, development and/or clinical tasks of varying complexity. In general, they will assist in the set up, operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment, monitoring experiments, making observations and calculating and recording results.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
**Responsibilities**:
**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Process and perform daily testing on primary patient samples in a clinical research setting.
Communicate with clinical research coordinators to collect patient samples, ensuring proper documentation and quality control.
Perform statistical analysis of data and format into a clinical report.
Assist in the research, development, and optimization of new assays to be used by the lab or in clinical trials.
Collaborate with scientists from other laboratories and institutions to design and carry out additional experiments.
Maintain cell cultures.
Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
Prepare and present reports or lab meetings.
Perform other related duties as required.
**Qualifications**:
**Qualifications and Skills**:
Familiarity with basic-level laboratory techniques.
Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to think critically and creatively and ask scientific questions.
Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational techniques and the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and other related software.
Experience with FACS is a plus.
**Education**:
B.S. or B.A. degree with science background required.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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