Research Technician

Overview

The Xin Zhou Lab at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School seeks a highly motivated research technician for her research group to work on our newest ideas and to help maintain the lab operations ( This is an excellent opportunity for recent bachelor's or master’s graduates who are seeking immersive research experience prior to continuing their career at a graduate or medical school, or for individuals committed to a long-term research technician position

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.

• In the Zhou lab, our priority is to maintain the highest level of rigor in science and to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment. We are a group of scientists who are passionate about bioengineering, therapeutic antibodies, and cell signaling, and we are committed to mentoring a new generation of scientists!

  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 underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

  Responsibilities

  Working at the interface of biomolecular engineering and disease biology, the Zhou Lab is breaking new ground with innovative biotechnologies and biomedicine designs for complex diseases that have been traditionally challenging to address. Our research projects encompass the development of innovative protein degraders and synthetic receptors targeting challenging human diseases, signaling reprogramming of immune cells, and biosensing of disease environments.

  The recruited member will work closely with Dr. Xin Zhou and senior lab personnel to design and implement protein and cellular engineering experiments. The recruited member can learn diverse laboratory techniques:

• Molecular cloning, cell culture, protein expression, cellular assays
• Biophysical characterization: binding measurement, structural analysis
• Protein evolution: Phage display, yeast display, protein library construction
• Immune cell engineering and characterization
• Fluorescence microscopy
• Cell-based phenotypic screen

As they build skills, the successful applicant will be expected to work with greater independence to execute SOPs across multiple projects; significant contributions of data and analysis will be recognized with co-authorship on scientific manuscripts.

The Zhou Lab has state-of-the-art facilities and a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment in Dana-Farber’s Longwood Center. We are part of the Chemical Biology program and Cancer Biology department at the Dana-Farber and the Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School. We collaborate with disease-focused scientists and biotherapeutics scientists in both industry and academia to pursue new therapeutic approaches addressing human disease conditions.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's-level degree in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related field, hands-on experience in laboratory research, and basic computer skills. Demonstrated experience in molecular biology or protein expression is required. The successful candidate for this position will be energetic, eager to learn new techniques, and excited by the opportunity to work in a supportive and collegial multidisciplinary lab environment. Additional requirements for this position include excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, attention to detail, methodical record-keeping, and a desire to contribute to research projects both independently and within a team. At least two years of commitment to this position are expected.

The start date for this position is flexible and can be as early as May 2025. Candidates are invited to send Dr. Xin Zhou ([email protected]) a CV, a brief introduction, and contact information for three references. Please indicate in your email whether you are seeking research experience prior to continuing your career in graduate or medical school, or whether you are interested in a long-term research technician or lab manager type of position.

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).