Senior Scientist

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research institute seeks a Senior Scientist to lead innovative research in oncology drug discovery. The role involves collaboration, experiment design, and management of a project team. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. and substantial experience in mass spectrometry and proteomics.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in mass spectrometry preferred.
• Experience in proteomics and biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-laboratory collaborations for cancer research.
• Design experiments and maintain accurate records.
• Manage project team and contribute to laboratory organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Innovation

Education

Ph.D. in mass spectrometry or related field

Tools

Mass spectrometer instrumentation

Thermo instrumentation

Job description

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The Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science is an integrative research center within Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Our mission is to enhance and accelerate oncology drug discovery & development through bridging of academia, industry, and clinical research. We apply industrial capabilities to cutting edge academic/clinical science. We partner with industry in drug discovery/development & work with industrial partners to delineate the clinical path of novel therapies for cancer patients. This integrated, goal-oriented organization represents a new academic construct that provides an unprecedented opportunity to change the way anti-cancer therapeutics are discovered and developed.

For more information please visit: http://belfercenter.dfci.harvard.edu/

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Lead multi-laboratory collaborations to characterize novel targets and therapeutic approaches for cancer
• Design experiments and execute on protocols; propose modification to protocols as needed
• Maintain accurate records, write reports, and prepare presentations
• Contribute to project team as well as overall laboratory organization and safety
• Operation and maintenance of mass spectrometer instrumentation
• Manage project Team
• Ph.D. in mass spectrometry or related field with 6+ years experience highly preferred
• Experience working in proteomics and biochemistry
• Experience performing quantitative mass spectrometry assays
• Familiarity with Thermo instrumentation (Eclipse, Fusion, Q Exactive Plus, EASY-nLC, Astral-Orbitrap)
• Familiarity with mass spectrometry methods (DIA, DDA, TMT-MS3, MRM, PRM, Intact Mass, etc.)
• Independent, self-motivated, and innovative
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and team skills
• Ability to excel in a goal-oriented and fast-moving team environment
• Basic immunology a plus
  
  

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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