Senior Research Technician

DynamiCure Biotechnology; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DynamiCure Biotechnology seeks a Senior Research Technician to support its fast-paced R&D team. The role involves daily care of laboratory animals, documentation, and compliance with safety standards, contributing to innovative therapies in oncology and autoimmune research. Candidates should have relevant educational background and a commitment to advancing patient care.

Benefits

20 days Paid Time Off

Paid Family Leave

Unlimited drinks & snacks

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' lab experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to learn and work in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills verbally and in writing are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and monitoring for laboratory animals.
• Maintain and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist with animal intake, evaluation, and treatment as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associates or bachelor's degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry or related field

BS / MS in Biology, Pharmacology, Animal Science or related field (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Automated laboratory equipment

Job description

DynamiCure Biotechnology is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company located in Waltham MA, established to pioneer the next generation of therapies in the oncology and autoimmune space. Driven by science and passionate about advancing patient care, we are translating potentially revolutionizing new insights on immuno-normalization into a pipeline of innovative antibody candidates with first-in-class and best-in-class potential. DynamiCure is guided by empathy for the patients we serve, dedication, collaboration and transparency.

We are currently looking for a Senior Research Technician to support our R&D team. Candidates should be reliable self-starters who embrace a high level of ownership over their work, a can-do attitude, and a collaborative, team-centered approach to support our efforts to accelerate biological discovery and the development of new therapeutics.

As a Key Contributor You Will work closely with the In Vivo Pharmacologist to support lab operations and you will further develop your research career.

Reports to (title) : In Vivo Pharmacologist

Number of direct / indirect reports : N / A

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Provide animals with fresh and adequate food and water daily
• Perform scheduled health observations and assessments, communicating any animal anomalies observed
• Change and clean animal cages as scheduled
• Assist with animal intake, evaluation and treatment
• Complete and maintain all applicable logs and check sheets, as required
• Comply with Standard Operating procedures
• Monitor facility conditions (including temperature and humidity data) and maintain all applicable logs and check sheets for same, reporting any facilities issue
• Operate & maintain cage washers and other equipment, as instructed
• Clean and sanitize animal facility following established protocols and schedules
• Process bio-hazard waste streams
• Create a foundation for your future success and contributions in animal studies
• Other projects / duties as assigned for the overall benefit of the organization

Required Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies

• Associates or bachelor's degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry or related field and 2-4 years' lab experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• BS / MS in Biology, Pharmacology, Animal Science or related field is preferred
• Good understanding of laboratory information systems and automated laboratory equipment
• Be a reliable team player that shows a willingness to learn
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other stakeholders
• Ability to adjust to workload changes and prioritize competing demands
• Team player, show up, reliable and dependable
• Ability to balance the big picture and fine technical details
• Outstanding organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal and communication skills

Why Work for DynamiCure

Around the Office :

• Casual dress code
• Unlimited drinks & snacks

Benefits :

• 20 days Paid Time Off
• Paid Family Leave
• Full benefits package including :

Medical

• Vision
• HSA Account with Company contribution
• 401(K) with up to 5% match
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental life & AD&D insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Employee Programs :

• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, veteran status, immigration or citizenship status, military obligations, status as a domestic violence victim or a victim of sexual assault or stalking, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law