Job Description

The Research Technician 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.

• Design, conduct, and troubleshoot experiments involving molecular biology, zebrafish animal models, and cell lines with mentorship from post-doctoral fellows and Dr. Insco
• Think independently and creatively while working collaboratively on our team
• Maintain detailed and understandable lab notebooks
• Interpret and discuss research findings informally and formally in lab meetings and other scientific meetings at DFCI, if desired
• Develop figures to depict research findings, make posters, and write research findings in manuscript form
• Feed zebrafish populations the proper type and amount of food, depending on life stage and experimental application
• Maintain live invertebrate cultures for feeding larval fish
• Perform daily oversight and operation of aquaculture systems and animal health and communicates any improvement opportunities to managers
• Support the fish facility through stable line husbandry and genotyping
• Perform and record water quality testing
• Support Insco Lab researchers by contributing to zebrafish experiments via spawning or making tumor observations
• Coordinate with facilities and vendors during our ongoing facility refurbishment
• Collaborate and coordinate with Look Lab representative to execute fish

Accomplished and motivated candidates who have attained a B.S or B.A in the biology or biomedical sciences are encouraged to apply.

Clear thinking, writing, and communication skills are a must.

Technical skills in molecular biology or laboratory animal model work are a plus, but not required.

A record of scientific accomplishment as shown by a senior thesis or time in a lab with authorship on a peer-reviewed original research paper(s) is valued.

Skillful organization and ability to see tasks through to completion is required. A two-year commitment is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of information and techniques related to either biology, chemistry, or medicine is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work with a wide variety of faculty and staff.
• Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

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.

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to under-served members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

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