Research Technician

• 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, workflows and instruments 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.

• Bachelor's Degree required with a major in biology, chemistry, immunology, biophysics, or biomedical engineering is preferred.
• Candidates with a background or experience in computational biology and engineering are encouraged to apply.
• 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.

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

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute