Research Lab Tech I

The Cichowski laboratory, a lab within BWH, Harvard Medical School, and the Dana-Farber Harvard Cancer Center, is searching for motivated individuals to fill 1-2 Research Assistant positions. Our laboratory utilizes biochemical, cellular and mouse modeling approaches to elucidate mechanisms that drive cancer. We then use this insight to develop and test promising therapies with the goal of ultimately translating our findings to the clinic. This is a superb opportunity for someone who is interested in working in a cutting-edge, academic basic research setting on projects with high clinical relevance. This laboratory has a long tradition of integrating research assistants into all scientific aspects of the lab and mentoring them to achieve their career goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Research Assistant you will be part of a preclinical discovery team and your responsibilities will include executing cell culture experiments, mouse colony management, administering therapeutic agents in vivo, and utilizing basic biochemical, molecular biology and imaging techniques to assess efficacy and elucidate mechanisms of action (western blotting, quantitative PCR, cloning, CRISPR editing, possibly ChiP-seq, RNA-seq).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in a biological or chemical science required.

• New graduate with relevant course or project work.

• Some experience with mice and tissue culture and/or molecular techniques is preferred.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Good organizational skills, detail oriented.

• Sound degree of computer literacy.

• Ability to methodically record data and to analyze data using basic statistics.

• Ability to perform a variety of routine tests and prioritize work.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to demonstrate professionalism.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented

• Interested in working with mice

• Ability to methodically record data and analyze using basic statistics

• Ability to multi-task and establish daily priorities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Passion for science