Laboratory Assistant I

We are seeking a highly organized associate with excellent communication skills and follow-through to administratively support our Dana-Farber translational research laboratory focused on mechanisms of head and neck cancer immunotherapy response/resistance. Work will include procurement, purchasing, purchase tracking and reimbursements using the Workday system.

This will be a part-time position anticipated to require 5 hours per week. Hybrid work or work-from-home will be supported for this role. The successful candidate will report to the laboratory principal investigator directly and coordinate and communicate with other laboratory personnel.

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.
 

• Facilitate research operations by coordinating or carrying out tasks related to equipment, materials stocks, facilities, and shipping and receiving
• Support shipping and receiving for group or department
• Assist with the maintenance of laboratory stocks, such as plastic- and glassware
• May assist financial coordinators on matters related to purchasing, shipping and receiving and reimbursements

• MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  The position prefers a bachelor’s degree. Strong English reading and speaking skills are highly desirable. Prior work experience demonstrating reliability and the required skills is preferred.

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will report to the laboratory Principal Investigator, Research Operations Coordinator or group administrator. Operates under general supervision with well established guidelines for the majority of duties.

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.  

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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).

$36,500.00 - $43,300.00