Senior Research Technician - Lane Lab

Overview

The Senior Research Technician in Dr. Andrew Lane’s lab will support research in two primary areas: sterile cell culture and mouse-based studies. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with mammalian cell culture and mouse work, including intravenous injection, and will assist scientists with experiments, equipment setup and maintenance, sample processing, data collection, and detailed record‑keeping. This role also includes helping maintain lab operations, ensuring compliance with safety and standard operating procedures, and contributing to data analysis, reports, grant applications, and manuscripts as needed.

• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment
• Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas; may be responsible for ordering supplies, collaborating with Purchasing, and negotiating with vendors
• Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses, including 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 presentations of results to staff
• Participate in grant application process and manuscript preparation as required
• Maintain detailed notebook of all work‑related activities
• Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety information as well as the standard operating 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 development, modification, and improvement of standard operating procedures
• Use 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 examination of animals and specimens to detect presence of disease or other problems
• May be responsible for monitoring laboratory budgets

• Knowledge of information and techniques related to biology, chemistry, or medicine is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with a wide variety of faculty and staff
• Analytical thinking and ability to use logic to address work‑related issues and problems
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Mouse experience is required

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in biology or chemistry, and 1–4 years of related experience
• Develop technical expertise, apply institutional policies to address various issues, and analyze situations or data of moderate scope
• Exercise judgment within established procedures and build productive internal and external working relationships

No supervisory responsibilities. Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

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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.

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$52,400.00 – $57,200.00