Research Technician-Sethi Lab

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
• 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 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
• Makes sure laboratory work complies with Environmental Health and Safety information as well as the standard operation procedures specific to each laboratory
• 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
• May be responsible for monitoring laboratory budgets

Qualifications

• Knowledge of information and techniques related to either biology, chemistry, or medicine is preferred
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with mouse handling and breeding experience (and/or commitment to learn)
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in biology or chemistry, with no prior professional experience necessary

Benefits

The Sethi Laboratory at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School offers a supportive and collaborative environment. 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.