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.
 

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General Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute independent and collaborative research projects focused on cancer biology, tumor progression, and/or therapeutic development.

• Perform advanced wet-lab experiments using molecular, cellular, and biochemical techniques (e.g., cell culture, animal models, genomics/proteomics, drug response assays).

• Analyze, interpret, and validate experimental data using appropriate statistical and computational tools. 

• Develop and optimize experimental protocols and troubleshoot technical challenges.

• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in compliance with institutional, funding, and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for scientific meetings and peer-reviewed journals.

• Assist in the preparation of grant applications, progress reports, and fellowship submissions.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams, including clinicians, bioinformaticians, and other basic scientists.

• Mentor and train graduate students, technicians, and junior researchers in laboratory techniques and research methodology.

• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and ethical standards, including animal and human subject regulations where applicable.

• Stay current with advances in oncology research and related technologies through literature review and professional development activities.

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 committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate 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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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).