Research Technician, Center for Immuno-Oncology

Located in Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases.  

The Center for Immuno-Oncology established the Immune Assessment Laboratory to assist investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, its partners and external sites in establishing mechanistic and biomarker endpoints for clinical studies. With the recent success of immunotherapies through vaccines and checkpoint blockade targeted monoclonal antibodies, the goal of our Laboratory is to provide researchers with access to the latest innovations in immune monitoring in a quality-controlled setting.

The Lab offers technical support and scientific advice to investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and its partners who are interested in performing clinical studies related to cancer immunotherapies.

We provide data generation for clinical trials across multiple disease centers as well as the necessary expertise to design and develop assays related to cancer immunology biomarkers.

We are also involved in the collection of blood and solid tissue from patients participating in more than 30 clinical trials at DFCI as well as multiple external sites.

Our Lab is equipped with the latest technologies for the detection of soluble biomarkers, next generation sequencing, as well as determining cellular phenotypes.

Graduate degree in Biology or healthcare related science

Preparation of media, tissue culture and assays reagents

Blood handling, and immune cells isolation and purification related techniques is a plus

Experience in cell culture techniques including culture, maintenance and storage of mammalian cell lines

ELISAs and flow cytometry experience (preferred)

Keep regular, detailed and accurate documentation of lab activities

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and other Windows-based software

Demonstrates exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

The successful candidate will be a team-oriented, bench scientist. He or she must be self-motivated, and detail-oriented. The candidate should be an effective communicator

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 groups as protected by law.