Research Technician – Molecular Biology & Mouse Lab

danafarber; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Located in Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a research assistant to support Dr. Edward Chouchani's Lab, performing molecular and cell biology experiments and assisting with cell-based assays.

Duties include maintaining cell lines, handling laboratory animals, protein purification, and ordering lab supplies; candidates gain exposure to qPCR, western blot, sequencing, and related techniques. This role offers continuous learning opportunities and a solid stepping stone for those pursuing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in molecular and/or cell biology.
• Previous experience working in a medical or scientific research setting is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and an independent worker with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• At least two years of commitment is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting postdocs and students with cell based assays, which will involve maintenance of cell lines and perform routine molecular and cellular biology experiments (e.g., qPCR, western blot, sequencing, plasmid purification and bacterial transformation).
• Assisting with biochemical techniques such as protein purification and quantification, enzyme assays and mass spectrometry-based protein and metabolite measurements.
• Maintenance of Chouchani Lab animal (laboratory mouse) colony, including weaning, tail biopsies, DNA preparation and genotyping by PCR.
• Placing orders for the purchase of lab consumables.
• General lab management (meaning keep things running and functional, organized and stocked).

Job description

Located in Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a research assistant to support Dr. Edward Chouchani's Lab, performing molecular and cell biology experiments and assisting with cell-based assays.

Duties include maintaining cell lines, handling laboratory animals, protein purification, and ordering lab supplies; candidates gain exposure to qPCR, western blot, sequencing, and related techniques. This role offers continuous learning opportunities and a solid stepping stone for those pursuing