Overview

The Research Technician position in Dr. Edward Chouchani's Lab will assist scientists in performing scientific research with laboratory animals of varying complexity. Duties include maintaining mouse colonies, genotyping, animal handling, injections, animal phenotyping, xenograft tumor studies and general assistance with mouse studies. There will be continuous learning opportunities and the position will be a good stepping stone for those interested in biomedical research with an animal and in vivo focus.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

* Maintenance of Chouchani Lab animal (laboratory mouse) colony, including weaning, tail biopsies, DNA preparation and genotyping by PCR.

* Maintenance of Chouchani lab animal protocols.

* Animal phenotyping.

* Performing/ assisting with animal studies which might include injections, xenograft models, exercise models.

* Ordering of laboratory mice and consumables for animal studies.

* General management of animal related work in the lab.

Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree with scientific specialty is required (or obtained in Spring 2024).

* Must be willing to work with laboratory mice.

* Previous experience working laboratory mice is required.

* Must be self-motivated and an independent worker with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

* At least two years of commitment is required.

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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