Research Technician - Kranzusch Lab

Located in Boston, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a world‑renowned clinical and research institution and is a Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospital.

This position will perform basic science research. For an overview of research in the Kranzusch Lab please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

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.

• Learn advanced recombinant protein expression and purification techniques.
• Maintain stocks of common laboratory proteins including polymerase and protease enzymes.
• Pursue an individual research project related to innate immunity, enzymology, and structural biology.
• Learn advanced experimental design and be responsible for intellectual commitment and relevant literature.
• Prepare common laboratory solutions, competent cells and reagents.
• Maintain a detailed notebook of protocols and research activities.
• Participate in lab meetings and work closely with all members of the lab.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas.
• Responsible for ordering lab supplies and communicating with vendors.
• Manage lab safety and communicate and work with Environmental Health and Safety.

• Bachelor’s degree required in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field.
• At least one year of laboratory experience.
• Experience in molecular biology (PCR, cloning, bacterial transformation) and protein purification is preferred.
• Must be reliable and organized.
• Must be self‑motivated to work independently and work positively as part of a research group.

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 protected groups as required by law.

Pay range: $47,500.00 – $51,300.00. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).