Research Technician - Cellular Immunotherapy

Overview

Opportunity to join a lab team developing the next generation of cellular immunotherapies. We are looking for an exceptionally motivated individual with past mammalian cell culture lab experience to join our team in the lab of Dr. Eric Smith, Director of Translational Research, Immune Effector Cell Therapies at Dana Farber.

The group is focused on CAR T cell immunotherapy for cancer, taking projects from conception, transgene design, genetic engineering, through reduction to
practice, in vitro and in vivo studies, and ultimately translation to the clinic. You will have opportunity to learn and execute molecular, cell biology and in vivo methods.

Dr. Smith is deeply committed to the success of each trainee that joins the lab. He believes that mentorship should be intentional, thought out, and personalized for each member of the group. He dedicates time to meet trainees' individual needs for scientific growth and pursuit of their career goals.

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world-renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allied in the common mission of conquering cancer.

Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to all patients; 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.

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, candidate with a tremendous work ethic. The position requires great planning and organizational skills, the ability to work well with others as part of a cohesive team. Initiative and creativity in problem solving are a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR Master’s Degree.
• Wet lab research in a full-time academic research lab or biotech/pharma experience required.
• Highly organized.
• Learns and uses technical principles, processes, and concepts.
• Follows standard practices and procedures
• Builds stable working relationships, able to work with a wide range of faculty and staff.
• Exceptionally self-motivated and reliable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks.

This full-time bench science position will include project-specific and general lab duties as outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Contribute substantially toward progressing research projects using molecular, cell biology and biochemical methods.
• Design and perform experiments both individually and collaboratively.
• Maintains detailed electronic notebook, carefully documents samples, methods and observations.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results. Write reports and summaries of findings. Participate in formal and informal presentations of results.
• Development, improvement and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Proactive and reliable stewardship of the laboratory.
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain, clean and prepare supplies and work areas.
• Examination of mice and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other health concern.
• Participate in grant applications and manuscript preparation as required.
• Intellectual commitment to position by keeping up with appropriate literature and actively participate in lab meetings, journal club and research seminars.
• Intellectual input and co-authorship are encouraged.

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 committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate 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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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$47,500.00 - $51,300.00