Research Technician — Translational Immunology & CAR T

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a full-time Research Technician to join the Cieri lab, supporting a translational immunology program studying donor T cells after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT).

You will work with senior scientists and collaborators across Dana-Farber, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the Broad Institute, performing immune assays, cell culture, and gene-engineering workflows, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in biology, chemistry, immunology, bioengineering, or a related field.
• Experience in molecular biology, cell culture, or immune assays preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to dedicated research projects with mentorship from senior scientists.
• Design and perform molecular biology, cellular immunology, and biochemical experiments.
• Collect and process human blood and tissue samples.
• Perform immune assays, cell culture, cloning, and gene-engineering workflows.
• Analyze experimental data and assist with interpretation and presentation of findings.
• Participate in laboratory meetings, journal clubs, and presentations of results.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant applications, and co-authored publications as appropriate.
• Collaborate with laboratory members and the broader Dana-Farber/Boston scientific community.
• Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records.
• Assist with lab organization, equipment maintenance, and ordering of supplies.
• Use high-technology applications, computational tools, and laboratory instrumentation to support research activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

BA/BS in biology or related field

Job description

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a full-time Research Technician to join the Cieri lab, supporting a translational immunology program studying donor T cells after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT).

You will work with senior scientists and collaborators across Dana-Farber, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the Broad Institute, performing immune assays, cell culture, and gene-engineering workflows, with opportunities for