Research Technician - Filbin Lab

A multi-disciplinary team of researchers led by Dr. Mariella G. Filbin at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (with co-affiliation with the Broad Institute of MIT, Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard) seeks a Research Technician to join efforts to find new treatment strategies for pediatric brain tumors. Our team uses cutting-edge single cell genomics as well as gene editing tools to understand the hierarchies of cancer cells within tumors and their interaction with the microenvironment, with a particular focus on cancer stem-cell programs and their translation into novel treatments.  

• Conduct both single-cell and bulk RNA and DNA sequencing experiments from primary patient tumors. 

• Must be prepared to communicate with physicians at Boston Children’s about patient sample processing. 

• Must be willing to take on flexible work hours depending on surgical schedules. 

• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings, including grant preparation and presentations, and look for opportunities to co-author publications. May participate in formal and informal presentations of results. 

• Participate in grant application process and manuscript preparation as required. 

• Maintain detailed record of all work-related activities. 

• Comply with Environmental Health and Safety information as well as the standard operation procedures specific to the laboratory. 

• Expected to provide intellectual and interactive commitment to position by keeping up with appropriate literature and research publications. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's Degree required with a major in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics/genomics or neuroscience preferred. 

• Learns and uses technical principles, processes, and concepts.  Applies Institute policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.  Works on problems of limited scope.  

• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.  

• Builds stable working relationships internally. 

• 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.