Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 13 hours ago
Research Tech
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$48K/yr - $51K/yrDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The research technician will implement quantitative, image-based spatial characterization of immune and cancer cells within patient biopsy samples and will work collaboratively and independently to determine the best approaches for the required analyses.
CommunitiesHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalNon ProfitOncology
Responsibilities
Perform technical procedures such as chromogenic immunohistochemistry, multiplex immunofluorescence, fluorescent in-situ hybridization, and prepare samples for advanced microscopic methods
Develop and test new immunostaining assays and workflows for highly multiplexed analyses of cancer tissues
Operate laboratory instruments and equipment, especially automated tissue stainers and multiplex fluorescence microscopes
Develop and apply computer-based quantitative approaches to assess multiplex immunostained tissue samples utilizing commercial and custom image analysis software in collaboration with the TBL and computational biology teams
Keep detailed records and maintain databases containing experimental results and reagent information
Prepare and present written or oral progress reports describing studies and results, including assembly, organization and interpretation of data
Order chemicals, reagents and other laboratory supplies
May demonstrate and explain various laboratory techniques to laboratory personnel, students and others
Perform all other duties and responsibilities as directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required with a major in biology, chemistry, immunology, biophysics, or biomedical engineering is preferred
Experience working in a laboratory environment required
Knowledge of either biology, chemistry, molecular biology, or biomedical research experimental approaches is required
Understanding of how to apply quantitative approaches to scientific experiments is required, computer programming experience a plus
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be proactive in seeking answers to questions
Must have excellent attention to detail and be thorough in completing tasks
Ability to work within a team environment
Willingness to spend 2-years, minimum, in the position
Preferred
Candidates with a background or experience in computational biology and engineering are encouraged to apply
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.
Founded in 1947
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
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