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Research Technician

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston

Job Description

Job ID: 22885
Date Posted: 08/29/2012
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.


Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an Affirmation Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

We are seeking a highly-motivated Research Technician who will be responsible for providing technical support for ongoing research projects. Previous experience with basic cellular and molecular research techniques including tissue culture, flow cytometry, western blotting and immunoprecipitation, extraction and analysis of DNA and mRNA, PCR, RT-PCR and quantitative PCR as well as basic molecular cloning techniques, animal facility experience are required. Additionally, she/he will assist in ordering supplies and maintaining a stock of lab reagents.



Job Qualifications

BS in biology or a related field and at least 2 years of professional laboratory experience. Good organizational and interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of data management, word processing, graphic software (Excel, MS Word, Graphpad/PRISM) is preferred.



Schedule

Schedule: Full-time, hours may vary


Employment Type

Full-Time

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