Peptide Technician

Overview

The Walensky laboratory of cancer chemical biology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Technician whose primary responsibility will be the synthesis, analysis, purification, and quantitation of designer peptides under the direction of a principal investigator who serves as a physician, scientist, and educator.

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.

• Execute and optimize solid phase peptide synthesis conditions.
• Daily operation and maintenance of automated peptide synthesizers.
• Perform reverse-phase HPLC to analyze and purify peptide products on Agilent LC/MS machines.
• Perform analytical methods to quantify peptide products.
• Interface with lab members and collaborators; maintain peptide database; ensure compound quality control and timely delivery.

• Knowledge of information and techniques related to biology, chemistry, or medicine is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work with a wide variety of faculty and staff.
• Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field

Experience in an academic or industrial laboratory setting, with small molecule or peptide synthesis experience a plus; experience with peptide purification and analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, MS); familiarity with laboratory automation platforms and instrumentation; experience maintaining SOPs and contributing to process optimization.

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 committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate 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.

Pay Transparency Statement:
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Pay range: $47,500.00 - $51,300.00