Research Technician - Filbin Lab
Company: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Job ID:35399
Location:450 Brookline Ave,
Boston,
MA 02215
Category:Research Laboratory
Employment Type:Full time
Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite
Overview
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers led by Dr. Mariella G.
Filbin at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (with co-affiliation
with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard) seeks a Research
Technicianto join efforts to find new treatment strategies for
pediatric brain tumors. Our team uses cutting-edge single cell
genomics as well as gene editing tools to understand the
hierarchies of cancer cells within tumors and their interaction
with the microenvironment, with a particular focus on cancer
stem-cell programs and their translation into novel treatments.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
- Conduct standardized biological, molecular and biochemical
tests and laboratory analyses, including the collection and
processing of samples directly from patients.
- Conduct both single-cell and bulk RNA and DNA sequencing
experiments from primary patient tumors.
- Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write
reports and summaries of findings, including grant preparation and
presentations, and look for opportunities to co-author
publications. May participate in formal and information
presentations of results to staff.
- Participate in grant application process and manuscript
preparation as required.
- Maintain detailed notebook of all work-related activities.
- Comply with Environmental Health and Safety information as well
as the standard operation procedures specific to the
laboratory.
- Expected to provide intellectual and interactive commitment to
position by keeping up with appropriate literature and research
publications.
- Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment,robotics,or
high-technology applications to perform work duties.May be
responsible for designing and executing advanced experiments and
setting strategy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required with a major in molecular biology,
biochemistry, genetics/genomics or neuroscience preferred.
- Learns and uses technical principles, processes, and concepts.
Applies Institute policies and procedures to resolve routine
issues. Works on problems of limited scope.
- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing
situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
- Builds stable working relationships internally.
- Knowledge of information and techniques related to either
molecular biology, genomics, 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 thrive in a multi-disciplinary team
environment.
- Passion for scientific discovery to improve patient outcomes
and highly self-motivatedAt 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.EEOC Poster
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Job ID:35399
Location:450 Brookline Ave,
Boston,
MA 02215
Category:Research Laboratory
Employment Type:Full time
Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite
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