Lab Assistant

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To facilitate and carry out operations activities in the research laboratories.

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.

• Facilitate research operations by coordinating or carrying out tasks related to equipment, materials stocks, facilities, and shipping and receiving
• Supports shipping and receiving for group or department
• Assists with the maintenance of laboratory stocks, such as plastic- and glassware
• May carry out special research operations support such as preparing media
• May assist financial coordinators on matters related to purchasing, shipping and receiving
• In wet labs, carries out disinfection and removal of laboratory waste as needed
• Carries out or oversees cleaning and maintenance of glassware and plasticware stocks
• Autoclaves laboratory reagents and waste

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The position prefers a high school diploma or GED. Strong English reading and speaking skills are highly desirable. Candidates should be capable of handling glassware and using autoclaving equipment. Prior work experience demonstrating reliability and the required skills is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will report to Research Operations Coordinator or group administrator. Operates under general supervision with well established guidelines for the majority of duties.

Patient Contact

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.

EEO Poster

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).

$36,500.00 - $43,300.00

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