Research Technician - Belfer

Job Description

Job ID: 22503
Date Posted: 05/11/2012
Location: 450 Brookline Ave
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 Belfer Institute is dedicated to the discovery of cancer genes essential for tumor maintenance, and translating basic discoveries into new effective therapies for cancer. The integration of basic research and drug discovery programs at the Belfer Institute has provided Dana-Farber with a unique opportunity to convert critical basic discoveries in the laboratory into novel targeted therapies that may prolong the lives of cancer patients. This highly integrated goal-oriented organization represents a new academic construct that provides an unprecedented opportunity to change the way anti-cancer therapeutics are discovered and developed. For more information please visit:

http://belferinstitute.dfci.harvard.edu

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a cell culture research associate who will support institute functions and deliver quality work within specified timelines.

Performs basic technical procedures as directed. Maintains lab notebook. Baseline procedures include but are not limited to: pipetting; cell and tissue culture, etc. Has understanding of molarity. Prepares basic solutions. Conducts analysis of results, and may begin interpretation of results. Sets up and prepares experiments as directed. May perform multiple techniques independently

Additional Skills

Experience with molecular biology,protein analysis, animal models, and in vivo proceduresis desirable.
Experience with primary cell culture and development of cell lines from tissues is a plus.

Job Qualifications:

BS/MS in biological sciences or equivalent

1-2 years research experience in academic and/or pharmaceutical/biotech environment

Experience working in the fields of molecular biology, cell biology, or protein biochemistry

Experience with mammalian cell culture

Experience with routine protein analyses (Western Blotting, ELISAs, etc¿)

Independent, self-motivated and innovative

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal and team skills

Ability to excel in a goal-oriented, multifaceted and fast-moving team environment

Schedule:

This is a full time, 40 hour per week position.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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