Senior Research Technician

Job Ref: JR-340

Location: 450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215

Category: Research Laboratory

Employment Type: Full time

Work Location: Boston

Job Posting Location: Salary: $52,400.00 - $57,200.00 per year

Overview

The positions in this job family will assist scientists in performing scientific research, development, and/or clinical tasks of varying complexity. In general, they will assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment, monitoring experiments, making observations, and calculating and recording results.

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, educate tomorrows physician-researchers, and work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

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.

Conduct Standardized Biological, Microbiological, or Biochemical Tests and Laboratory Analyses

• 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

• 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.

Participate in Grant Application Process and Manuscript Preparation

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

Maintain Detailed Notebook of All Work-Related Activities

• Maintains detailed notebook of all work-related activities.

Monitor Laboratory Work to Ensure Compliance

• 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

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

May be Responsible for Development, Modification, and Improvement of Standard Operating Procedures

• May be responsible for the development, modification, and improvement of standard operating procedures.

Uses Computers, Computer-Interfaced Equipment, Robotics, or High-Tech Applications

• 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 designing and executing advanced experiments and setting strategy.

May be Responsible for Examination of Animals and Specimens

• May be responsible for the examination of animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.

May be Responsible for Monitoring Laboratory Budgets

• May be responsible for monitoring laboratory budgets.

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.

Minimum Job Qualification

• The position requires a bachelors degree, preferably in biology or chemistry, and 1-4 years of related experience.
• Candidates should develop technical expertise, apply institutional policies to address various issues, and analyze situations or data of moderate scope.
• The role involves exercising judgment within established procedures and building productive internal and external working relationships.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities. Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

Patient Contact

• None

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 candidates relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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