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The Kranzusch Lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School is recruiting a research technician to study enzyme biochemistry, and innate immune signaling during viral infection and cancer immunotherapy.

This position will assist scientists in performing basic research. For an overview of research in the Kranzusch Lab please visit: http://kranzuschlab.med.harvard.edu

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.

The lab uses structural and biochemical approaches to understand signaling and evolution within the human immune system, and we are seeking an individual excited to study molecular biology and basic science research. The successful candidate will assist with general lab management, preparation of reagents and recombinant enzymes, and ordering of lab supplies. Additionally, applicants will work closely with all members of the lab, participate and present in lab meetings, and have the opportunity to pursue an individual research project and co-author publications. We are looking for candidates that have at least 1.5–2.0 years of availability.

• Learn advanced recombinant protein expression and purification techniques.

• Maintain stocks of common laboratory proteins, including polymerase and protease enzymes.

• Pursue an individual research project related to innate immunity, enzymology, and structural biology.

• Learn advanced experimental design and be responsible for intellectual commitment to position and relevant literature.

• Prepare common laboratory solutions, competent cells, and reagents.

• Maintain a detailed notebook of protocols and research activities.

• Participate in lab meetings and work closely with all members of the lab.

• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas.

• Responsible for ordering lab supplies and communicating with vendors.

• Manage lab safety and communicate and work with Environmental Health and Safety.

• Bachelor’s degree required in molecular biology, biochemistry or related field.

• At least one year of laboratory experience.

• Experience in molecular biology (PCR, cloning, bacterial transformation) and protein purification is preferred.

• Must be reliable and organized.

• Must be self-motivated to work independently and work positively as part of a research group.

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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse 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.