What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician - Bandopadhayay Lab position at Dana-Farber-Partners Cancercare Network?
Overview
The Bandopadhayay Lab (www.bandolab.org) at DFCI (with co-affiliations with BostonChildren’s Hospital and the Broad Institute) is seeking a motivated research assistant to join ourefforts to find better treatments for children with brain tumors. We apply cutting-edge genomictechnologies to identify drivers of childhood cancers and to determine mechanisms of resistanceto current and novel treatments. Our lab is highly translational and spans efforts from acquiringpatient samples to generating and analyzing high-throughput datasets from those samplesthrough to functional genomics and mechanistic biology. To that end, the individual will engagein experiments that utilize molecular biology techniques such as cell culture methods,recombinant DNA and gene transfer technology, and other cell biology assays including the useof genetic perturbation approaches such as CRISPR and base-editing technology. There will beopportunities to learn and assist in computational methods of analysis. The individual will alsoassist in daily laboratory operations and organization.
Bando Lab Mission and CultureWho we are and what we doWe are a team of scientists who are dedicated to applying cutting edge methods andtechnologies to find better treatments for children with brain tumors. We are united in ourmission to work as hard as we can, together as a team, and collaboratively with researchers inother programs, to find those treatments that are so desperately needed for thousands ofchildren diagnosed with brain tumors around the world.Diversity is essential in science and medicineWe, the members of the Bando Lab, want to make the following statement concerning equalityin the workplace. Our lab celebrates diversity, and we recognize that our team only stands togain from including members with different backgrounds, ways of life, experiences, andopinions. We hold ourselves accountable for treating each other fairly and equally to create thebest environment possible to succeed with our goals as researchers and individuals. Cancerdoes not discriminate, so to beat it, neither can we.
The positions in this job family 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
Engage in experiments that utilize molecular biology techniques such as cell culture methods,recombinant DNA and gene transfer technology, and other cell biology assays including the useof genetic perturbation approaches such as CRISPR and base-editing technology.
There will be opportunities to learn and assist in computational methods of analysis.
The individual will also assist in daily laboratory operations and organization.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research Technician
No supervisory responsibilities. Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in the biological, biochemical.
- Prior research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, or genetics is required.
- The ideal candidate will be a team player, highly self-motivated, and eager to engage in translational research.
- We are looking for candidates with a minimum of two years of availability, starting in summer 2025.
We encourage all applicants that are enthusiastic about scientific discovery and are passionate about helping improve patient outcomes to apply.
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.
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.
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