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Research Tech - Senior

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston

Job Description

Job ID: 22861
Date Posted: 08/20/2012
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.

Analysis of the antibody repertoire of vaccinated or chronically infected macaques; phage display; isolation and characterization of recombinant monoclonal antibodies; participation in immunization studies in rodent and primate models; performance of viral assays (infectivity, neutralization) in the biocontainment suite; analysis of data and presentation in graphic form.

General lab support and assistance in the purchasing process and dealing with vendors.



Job Qualifications

Senior Research Technician

Requirements:

M.S in HIV-related field, preferably in immunology, virology, molecular biology or biochemistry.

Prior experience in cell cultures techniques required; preference will be given to candidate with experience in working with HIV or related viruses.

Experience with monoclonal antibodies a plus.



Schedule

Full-time

40 hours/week


Employment Type

Full-Time

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