Research Technician in Edward Chouchani Laboratory

• Assisting postdocs and students with cell based assays, which will involve maintenance of cell lines, isolation of primary cells from mouse tissue, and flow cytometry.
• Assisting with biochemical techniques such as protein purification and quantification, enzyme assays and metabolite measurements.
• Assisting with molecular biology techniques such as plasmid purification and bacterial transformation.
• Maintenance of Chouchani Lab animal (laboratory mouse) colony, including weaning, tail biopsies, DNA preparation and genotyping by PCR.
• Maintenance of Chouchani lab animal protocols.
• Placing orders for the purchase of lab consumables.
• General lab management (meaning keep things running and functional, organized and stocked).

• 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 in a medical or scientific research setting is preferred.
• Mustbe 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.

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