Research Technician

Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

Job posting number: #7226189 (Ref:hh-65150BR)

Posted: March 8, 2024

Job Description

Position Description
The Naxerova lab studies the evolutionary history of cancer, using a blend of high- throughput experimental and computational approaches. We are interested in understanding how processes of mutation and selection in normal (stem) cells set the stage for cancer evolution. Once a tumor develops, how does tissue-specific selection shape the cancer genome? How can we take advantage of genetic intra-tumor heterogeneity to gain insights into the life history of a cancer? A particular interest of the lab is metastasis evolution. Do metastases arise from distinct clones with special, genetically encoded properties or do they represent random samples of the primary tumor? Do all metastases arise independently from the primary tumor, or do they give rise to each other? Does metastatic spread happen early or late in tumor development? Perhaps most importantly, is there a correlation between the evolutionary history of metastases and clinical outcomes? These questions are difficult to study in humans because it is challenging to reconstruct occult events that happened years before diagnosis. We are developing and applying new methods for lineage tracing in human cancer, with the ultimate goal of understanding a tumor’s entire evolution from the founder cell to lethal systemic disease.
In this position, you will work under the direction of senior research staff and you will experience many learning opportunities. Basic laboratory duties include assisting with or setting up experiments according to established protocols, maintaining laboratory notebooks that detail experimental procedures and results, collecting, recording, organizing, processing and presenting data and experimental results. Lab technicians may also perform other lab duties as required, including organizational duties.
Basic Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent with some related college courses preferred. 1+ years of experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Research experience is beneficial but not strictly required.
Additional Information
This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position. 
Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.
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Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
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Job posting number:#7226189 (Ref:hh-65150BR)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Harvard Medical School
Boston,Massachusetts
United States
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