Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston
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.
Study of genes associated with normal B-cell differentiation and neoplastic transformation of B cells at the cellular and molecular level. Research focuses on identification of survival pathways and associated rational therapeutic targets for major aggressive B-cell lymphomas. The successful candidate will work directly with a senior post-doctoral fellow and additional members of the multidisciplinary research group.
The candidate should have a BS in a scientific field and wet lab experience including isolation of DNA and RNA, northern and western blotting, PCR, synthesis of relevant constructs utilizing genomic and cDNA clones, transfection, in vitro mutagenesis DNA sequence analysis, knockdown using siRNAs and shRNAs, standard immunologic assays, culture and manipulation of selected tumor samples, cell lines, and normal mononuclear and epithelial cells. Enthusiasm, attention to detail and ability to work independently are important attributes.
M-F 40 Hours/Wk
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an Affirmation Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce.
Full-Time
