Research Technician - Walensky Lab
Company: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Job ID:38897
Location:450 Brookline Ave,
Boston,
MA 02215
Category:Research Laboratory
Employment Type:Full time
Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite
Overview
Chemistry/Peptide Synthesis Research Technician The Walensky
laboratory of cancer chemical biology at the Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute seeks a highly motivated and experienced Research
Technician whose primary responsibility will be the synthesis,
analysis, and purification of designer peptides. Job
responsibilities will include executing and optimizing solid phase
peptide synthesis conditions, daily operation and maintenance of a
series of automated peptide synthesizers, performing reverse-phase
HPLC to analyze and purify peptide products on Agilent LC/MS
machines, and performing analytical methods to quantify peptide
products. Additional daily tasks will include interfacing with lab
members and collaborators, peptide database maintenance, and
ensuring compound quality control and timely delivery. The
successful candidate will be extremely organized and detail
oriented. Team player personality characteristics a must for our
highly interdisciplinary and collaborative work environment.Visit:
https://www.walenskylab.org/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 set up, 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, 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.
- 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.
- Participate in grant application process and manuscript
preparation as required.
- 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.
- May be responsible for monitoring laboratory
budgets.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Research TechnicianNo
supervisory responsibilities. Normally receives detailed
instructions on all work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in the Chemistry or
Physical/Biological Sciences.
- Experience in automated peptide synthesis, either in academic
or industrial laboratory environments, is a plus.
- The ideal candidate will be motivated, goal-oriented, and
possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical
skills.
- 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.
Job ID:38897
Location:450 Brookline Ave,
Boston,
MA 02215
Category:Research Laboratory
Employment Type:Full time
Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite
Keywords: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Quincy , Research Technician - Walensky Lab, Professions , Boston, Massachusetts
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