What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician in Cancer Immunology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute & Harvard Medical School position at Dana-Farber-Partners Cancercare Network?
Overview
Cancer immunology is now one of the most exciting frontiers in cancer research. In our lab, you will work on major research projects that investigate the dynamic interaction of immune and tumor cells with the goal of discovering novel therapeutic targets. Our lab focuses on the role of T cells, the major immune cell type that can detect and eliminate cancer cells with a high level of specificity. We are looking for a highly motivated Research Technician who will work with cutting-edge imaging technologies to study the immune microenvironment in human cancers and animal models. You will work with postdoctoral fellows in performing exciting research focused on molecular imaging. Specifically, you will work with cutting-edge technologies that enable imaging of many markers simultaneously to define cell communication in the tumor microenvironment. These projects will provide you with an exciting opportunity to learn how to conduct cutting-edge research and support your growth as a scientist.
You can learn more about our lab through our website: https://t-cells-treating-cancer.dana-farber.org/
Who we are
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world researchers and clinicians, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer. Combining highly 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
What you'll be doing
- Work with postdoctoral fellows to design experiments that interrogate the tumor immune microenvironment
- Perform imaging experiments using the sophisticated CODEX and spatial transcriptomics imaging platforms
- Contribute to the analysis of imaging data
- Perform experiments that test specific hypotheses formulated based on these imaging studies
Qualifications
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's Degree with a major in biology or related field
- Prior lab research experience, for example during college
- Excellent communication skills
- 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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