Research Technician
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston
Job Description
Job ID: 22722Date Posted: 07/11/2012
Location: Jimmy Fund
Job Family: Laboratory
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary:
Located in Boston, 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 underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
The DFCI Flow Cytometry facility is currently seeking applications for a highly motivated Research Technician to work in the flow cytometry core. The primary responsibilities will be the daily operation of high speed sorters and multicolor analyzer in a busy multi-user facility. Other duties will include basic operation, daily calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the cytometers, data analysis, and quality control and other laboratory tasks as needed.
Job Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be highly organized; self motivated and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of computer hardware, maintenance and software is desired. The applicant will have a unique opportunity to work with the latest instrumentation and technology in a progressive work environment.
Bachelors of Science or Bachelor of Arts with scientific specialty required. 0-2 year experience. Demonstrates ability to comprehend English as a second language in reading, writing, and speaking skills required.
Schedule:
Schedule mayrequireoccasional flexible workhours.
Employment Type
Full-Time
