Job Description

We are seeking to hire a highly motivated research technician (~40 hrs/wk) with enthusiasm in wet-lab science, who will support and lead cancer genomic research projects. The successful candidate will join the team of Prof. Brad Bernstein working primarily with postdoctoral researchers and will assist with general lab management when needed. This role also includes collaboration opportunities with partner laboratories in the Boston area.

The technician will be trained by the lab manager, postdocs, and senior technicians. They will work closely with peers in the laboratory as a supportive member and in turn will receive training and career mentoring from Dr. Bernstein and senior lab members. There will be the opportunity to attend scientific retreats and conferences, present papers at Journal Club, and present your work at weekly lab meetings amongst others. A two-year commitment is required.

• Performs standard experimental procedures as assigned (i.e. - pipetting, cell and tissue culture, PCR, etc.)
• Executes and troubleshoots genomic assays and gene editing protocols, including, single-cell RNA-seq, CRISPR-Cas9 editing and other specialized protocols.
• Performs drug treatments and biochemical pharmacologic assays.
• Maintains lab reagents, chemicals and sample database.
• Sets up and prepares routine experiments as directed.
• Conducts analysis and interpretation of observed results.
• Part-time responsibilities to monitor mouse colony - sets up breeding pairs, genotypes progeny, executes experiments with supervision, maintains colony database. Previous training in mouse handling is preferred but not required.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the life sciences (minimum).
• Technically meticulous when conducting experiments.
• Highly organized in record-keeping.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior research experience in related area (beyond a classroom setting).
• Prior experience in mouse work is a plus.
• Prior experience programming in R or Python or interest in learning basic programming is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, 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 under-served members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

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