Cancer Metabolism Lab Technician (Part-Time, 17.5h)

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Boston (MA); Hybride; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Department of Molecular Metabolism at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a motivated student to join the Ubellacker Lab.

This role offers hands-on experience in studying how cancer cells use lipids and metabolic resources to spread, using human and animal models across cancers like melanoma, breast, and prostate. The position emphasizes gaining biomedical research exposure, with potential for growth and increased hours based on lab needs.

Qualifications

• Current CITI training certification, or willingness to complete the training.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedical science, or a related field.
• Interest in cancer research, metabolism, lipid biology, or laboratory medicine.
• Experience with immunofluorescence staining, microscopy, Western blotting, or mammalian cell culture.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate clinical samples between clinical teams and the laboratory.
• Follow research, biosafety, and sample-handling protocols.
• Maintain accurate sample and experimental records.
• Prepare samples for immunofluorescence staining and microscopy.
• Assist with imaging and analysis of experimental samples.
• Support Western blotting, mammalian cell culture, and other molecular biology techniques.
• Help with general laboratory organization and day‑to‑day research activities.
• Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and other members of the laboratory team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

CITI training

Biology student

Cancer research interest

Immunofluorescence

Microscopy

Western blotting

Mammalian cell culture

Attention to detail

Organization & teamwork

Healthcare/clinical experience (helpfu

Formation

Undergrad/grad program in biology or related field

Description du poste

The Department of Molecular Metabolism at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a motivated student to join the Ubellacker Lab.

This role offers hands-on experience in studying how cancer cells use lipids and metabolic resources to spread, using human and animal models across cancers like melanoma, breast, and prostate. The position emphasizes gaining biomedical research exposure, with potential for growth and increased hours based on lab needs.