Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 14 hours ago
Research Technician – Antibody Discovery and Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) Production & Characterization
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$48K/yr - $51K/yr
2+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a research technician to join the Lab for Antibody and Nanobody Phage Display and Discovery (LAUNCHPAD), focusing on the development of antibody-based immunotherapies for cancer. The role involves managing lab operations, executing workflows for antibody discovery, and supporting the maintenance of laboratory records and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Work with members of the team to help manage our consumable/reagent inventory and ensure that stocks of key lab supplies is tracked, ordered and maintained at all times
Support the enforcement of lab policies, organizational strategies and procedures (i.e. unpacking/stocking deliveries, completion of assigned lab tasks by the team, ensuring compliance with PPE, etc.)
Work closely with our Lead Scientist/Head of Research and other key personnel to help oversee the maintenance of accurate laboratory records, reports, and data and support the implementation of internal notebook audits and reviews
Support the execution of phage and yeast display workflows to identify new, fully human VHH and scFv binders
Execute biochemical, molecular and/or cell biology experiments, contributing to production, purification and binding/functional characterization of monospecific and multi-specific antibodies
Execute workflows for producing and functionally screening CARs and antibodies to identify leads for ultimate clinical translation
Analyze experimental data and interpret results. Write reports and summaries of findings. Participate in formal and informal presentations of results
Maintain detailed electronic notebook, carefully document samples, methods and observations
Development, improvement and adherence to standard operating procedures
Proactive and reliable stewardship of the laboratory
Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot equipment
Intellectual commitment to position by keeping up with appropriate literature and actively participating in lab meetings, journal club and research seminars
Qualification
Required
BS. degree or M.S. in a relevant field (i.e. Biology, Bioengineering or Chemical Engineering, etc.) with experience in molecular, protein or cell biology
Research lab experience in a full-time research lab (academic or biotech/pharma) is required
Learns and uses technical principles, processes, and concepts
Exceptionally self-motivated, dedicated, and reliable
Follows standard practices and procedures
Builds stable working relationships, able to work with a wide range of faculty and staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills
Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks
Preferred
Previous experience helping manage a laboratory or research group is highly preferred
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
Recent News
2026-01-13
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