Research Technician - Majzner Lab

Overview

The Research Technician in the Robbie Majzner Lab will support day-to-day laboratory research operations by maintaining equipment, preparing supplies and specimens, and performing standardized biological, microbiological, and biochemical assays. The role includes recording and analyzing experimental data, assisting with reports, presentations, grant applications, and manuscript preparation, and ensuring compliance with lab safety standards and standard operating procedures. The technician will work closely with faculty and staff in a collaborative research environment and may also assist with process improvements, literature review, and other lab support activities as needed.

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.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot equipment.

• Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas and may be responsible for ordering of supplies. Collaborates with Purchasing and may be responsible for negotiating with vendors.

• Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses, including the collection of information and samples from organic substances, such as blood, drugs, and animals.

• Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.

• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings, including grant preparation and presentations, and look for opportunities to co-author publications. May be expected to participate in formal and information presentations of results to staff.

• Participate in grant application process and manuscript preparation as required.

• Maintains detailed notebook of all work-related activities.

• Monitors laboratory work to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety information as well as the standard operation procedures specific to each laboratory.

• Expected to provide intellectual and interactive commitment to position by keeping up with appropriate literature and research publications.

• May be responsible for the development, modification and improvement of standard operating procedures.

• Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology applications to perform work duties.

• May be responsible for designing and executing advanced experiments and setting strategy.

• May be responsible for the examination of animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.

• May be responsible for monitoring laboratory budgets.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 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.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required with a major in biology or chemistry preferred.

• 0-1 year of experience

• Learns and uses technical principles, processes, and concepts.

• Applies Institute policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.

• Works on problems of limited scope.

• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

• Builds stable working relationships internally.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No supervisory responsibilities.

PATIENT CONTACT:

No.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Performs operations in a lab environment, works with or around potentially hazardous materials. Requires initial Lab Safety training and annual safety retraining.

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.

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).