Overview
Dr. Marios Giannakis, a translational researcher and medical oncologist, at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (with co-affiliation at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard) is seeking a highly motivated, exceptional research technician to join his laboratory towards obtaining novel disease and therapeutic insights in colorectal cancer. The successful candidate will conduct experiments involving human cancer biospecimens, including two- and three-dimensional (organoid) cell culture methods, drug screening and cell viability assays, as well as implement recombinant DNA and gene transfer technologies, molecular biology techniques and other biological assessments of pre-clinical models. The individual will also assist in daily laboratory operations and organization as well as be integrated with a robust infrastructure of specimens from clinical trial-based investigations. There will be supervision and mentoring but also the potential to independently lead projects as needed. In addition, the research assistant will collaborate with a diverse array of community members both at Dana-Farber and the Broad, including molecular biologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, epidemiologists, genomics specialists and computational scientists among others to advance and enrich her/his educational experience. There is potential for contributions to be published and presented in several forums.
The Research Technician role 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
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research Technician
No supervisory responsibilities. Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse 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.
