Research Technician - D Andrea Lab

Overview

The positions in this job family will assist scientists in performing scientific research, development and/or clinical tasks of varying complexity. In general, they will assist in the set up, operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment, monitoring experiments, making observations and calculating and recording results.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

We intend to hire a senior mouse research technician in Dr. Alan D’Andrea’s laboratory and Center for DNA Damage and Repair (CDDR) focused on studying DNA repair and cancer. The individual will be trained and will be expected to work independently under general supervision. The applicant must demonstrate outstanding personal initiative and the ability to work effectively in a team. The individual will be an integral member of the research group and will provide intellectual input, perform data analysis and participate in lab meetings, and work collaboratively with members of the lab.

The position will involve performing routine in vivo techniques related to mouse projects. The primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

• • Maintain mouse colonies, genotyping, keep electronic records
  • Drug administrations (via intravenous, intraperitoneal, oral etc. routes)
  • Blood drawings
  • Perform tumor xenograft studies
  • Daily health checks of mice, an occasional weekend monitoring
  • Mouse dissections, process the tissues etc.
  • Tissue culture techniques to passage the tumor cell lines
  • Adhere to SOPs and mouse protocols
  • Data analysis of the mouse experiments
  • Participate in laboratory maintenance duties as needed

Qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a B.S., B.A., or an equivalent degree with prior 1-2 years of hands-on experience in mouse studies. The position will be best filled by an individual with knowledge of basic research using mouse models, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, basic computer skills, and the ability to identify potential problems and trouble-shoot solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with a major in biology or chemistry preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years related experience.
• Knowledge of information and techniques related to either biology, chemistry, or medicine is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work with a wide variety of faculty and staff.
• Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

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 groups as protected by law.