Senior Research Tech - Treon Lab

• Conduct standardized biological, microbiological, or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses, including the collection of information and samples from organic substances, such as blood, drugs, and animals.
• Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to drafted reports and summaries of findings, including grant preparation and presentations, and look for opportunities to co-author publications. She/he may be in expectance to participate in formal and information presentations of results to staff. 
• Participate in grant application process and manuscript preparation as required.
• Maintains detailed notebook of all work-related activities.
• Monitors laboratory work to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety information as well as the standard operation procedures specific to each laboratory.
• Expected to provide intellectual and interactive commitment to position by keeping up with appropriate literature and research publications.
• Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, or high-technology applications to perform work duties.
• May be responsible for designing and executing advanced experiments and setting strategy. 
• May be responsible for the examination of animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.

• Previous experience in mammalian cell culture, western blotting, immuno-precipitation, immuno-fluorescence staining
• Ability to do ELISA and flow cytometry
• Analysis in cell viability including MTT assay and apoptosis
• Basic molecular cloning techniques including DNA and RNA isolation a plus
• BS Required: MS in biological sciences, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field/experience
• A minimum of 2-4 years research experience in academic and/or pharmaceutical/biotech environment.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.

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 groups as protected by law.

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