Research Technician - Wolpin/Nowak Lab and GI Biobank
Job Description
- Job ID:
- 39325
- Location:
- 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
- Category:
- Research Laboratory
- Employment Type:
- Full time
- Work Location:
- Onsite: 4-5 days onsite/week
Overview
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks an Research technician with a focus in pathology who will work within the Wolpin/Nowak laboratory as part of the Hale Family Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research (http://halecenter.dfci.harvard.edu) and the Lustgarten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Research Laboratory at Dana-Farber Cancer institute (https://www.lustgarten.org/research/our-lab/). The Wolpin/Nowak laboratory focuses on the diagnosis, risk factors, survival determinants, and clinical trials for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and other GI malignancies. In general, they will assist in the set-up, operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment, monitoring experiments, making observations and calculating and recording results. The lab specifically works on pathway examination primary through the examination of protein expression in PDAC tumor samples through various novel techniques. The Wolpin/Nowak laboratory also assists in running the GI Biobank that support the translational needs of the GI Oncology Group.
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.
Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
- Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas and may be responsible for ordering of supplies. Collaborates with Purchasing and may be responsible for negotiating with vendors.
- Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
- 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 be expected to participate in formal and information presentations of results to staff.
- 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.
- May be responsible for the development, modification and improvement of standard operating procedures.
- Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics 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.
- Assist with various needs of the GI Biobank including blood processing, sample organization, and other needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required with a major in biology or chemistry preferred.
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- 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.
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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