Overview
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.
The qualified candidate will focus on establishing and maintaining a database of information related to tissue samples needed for tissue profiling, which includes but is not limited to multiplex immunofluorescence, 10x Xenium, and other spatial profilings. The candidate will also organize a master file of clinical information related to a large-scale H&E digitization project.
Related projects and responsibilities will include:
Managing clinical information within RedCap.
Creation and oversight of a database of tissue samples, to include where samples have come from, what data has been generated, and where data is stored.
Coordination with Clinical Research Coordinators and other Labs regarding the collection of new tissue samples.
Working with Core Facilities or other Labs to get quotes for sequencing and execute [Department / PI’s] plan for additional data generation.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree.
0-1 years of experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred.
Basic experience with cloud storage is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to perform both self-directed and guided project management are required.
Ability to meet deadlines and efficiently multitask is a must.
Must demonstrate outstanding personal initiative and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to effectively collaborate across a range of individuals (physicians, computational biologists, bench scientists) with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to seek out mentorship and assistance as needed, while also being a mentor to other members of the community.
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).
$48,100.00 - $54,400.00