A lab technician position is available for a highly motivated and experienced individual who is interested in hands-on translational research. This individual will be an integral member of our research team and will largely be responsible for leading a research effort in translational medicine, with an emphasis on regenerative medicine and developing cancer cures. While being assigned to a supervisor to provide guidance and to oversee your work, you will be responsible for designing and executing your experiments.

As a bench scientist, this position requires basic biochemical, molecular and cell biology skills including day-to-day cell culture, molecular cloning, and lentivirus production. This position will focus on two projects: 1) isolating, expanding and performing molecular studies on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from umbilical cords. There will be opportunities to participate in the development of novel therapies, to conduct biological assays to characterize these therapeutics in vitro and in vivo, and to assist with cutting edge humanized mouse studies. This project will also involve computational science skills to perform deep molecular analysis of the MSCs to determine their regenerative capacity; and 2) the development of targeted lentiviral vectors for in vivo delivery of genetic payloads such as checkpoint blockade and CAR T therapies. As an integral member of our team, you will also be responsible for performing literature searches, writing up methods and materials, results, figure legends and constructing figures for grant proposals, progress reports, and manuscripts. You will be responsible for presenting your research at lab meetings on a rotating basis.

This position also shares responsibilities for lab maintenance and operation. Applicant with 1+ years of lab experience with strong background in both molecular and cell biology techniques including culturing of primary and immortalized cells, lentivirus production, and CAR T generation is preferred. The successful applicant will also require computational science skills.

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.ÂWeÂstrive 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.

• Bachelor's Degree required with a major in biology or a related scientific field preferred
• Experience in molecular biology, protein expression and purification, and cell culture is preferred
• Knowledge of techniques related to immunology, biology or infectious disease research is preferred
• Documented skills in computational sciencve
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work with a wide variety of faculty and staff.
• Must be a self-starter and a highly motivated team player with excellent attention to detail
• Have the ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems
• 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.

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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.