Research Technician-Barbie Lab

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

About the Role

Assist scientists in performing scientific research, development and/or clinical tasks of varying complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
• May be responsible for ordering of supplies.
• Collaborates with Purchasing and may be responsible for negotiating with vendors.
• Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses.
• Collect information and samples from organic substances, such as blood, drugs, and animals.
• Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
• May contribute to grant preparation and presentations.
• May be expected to participate in formal and informal presentations of results to staff.
• Participate in grant application process and manuscript preparation as required.
• Maintain detailed notebook of all work-related activities.
• Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety information and laboratory-specific standard operating procedures.
• Keep up with appropriate literature and research publications.
• May be responsible for the development, modification and improvement of standard operating procedures.
• Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology applications to perform work duties.
• May be responsible for designing and executing advanced experiments and setting strategy.
• May be responsible for the examination of animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
• May be responsible for monitoring laboratory budgets.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge of information and techniques related to biology, chemistry, or medicine is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work with a wide variety of faculty and staff.
• Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in biology or chemistry.
• No prior professional experience necessary.