Research Associate I/II at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Broad Institute (Boston, MA)

May 11, 2018

research experimental design, testing model systems in cellular and molecular assays and more...

Title: Research Associate I/II
Classification: Exempt: Research Staff
Reports To: Principal investigator

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
We are looking for a self-motivated researcher to join a team of scientists and physician scientists in the laboratory of Dr. Zuzana Tothova with a joint appointment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. In this critical role, the research associate will function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of physician scientists, scientists and computational biologists working at the Broad Institute and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in a fast-paced, cutting-edge project focused on cancer
epigenetics, with a specific goal to understand the role of chromatin architecture and find novel therapeutic opportunities in myeloid malignancies, including myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia. The candidate will be involved in a series of research activities, including experimental design, testing model systems in cellular and molecular assays, including in a high-throughput manner, building in vitro and in vivo human disease relevant models, use of next generation sequencing as well as molecular and cellular biology experiments with a special emphasis on understanding the biology of human myeloid malignancies. The candidate is expected to work largely independently on a daily basis after training, and will be closely mentored by a physician scientist. She/he will interact and collaborate closely with other scientists, biologists, chemists and computational biologists.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
• Designs and carries out small independent projects and joins in team efforts for larger scale experiments.
• Documents, compiles, and analyzes experimental data. Reports data in oral and written reports.
• Attends team meetings to share results, plan projects and experiments.
• Maintains and improves technical knowledge base.
• Helps with maintenance of mouse colony, tissue processing and analysis.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment to complete investigations.
• Prepares, orders, and maintains stocks of necessary reagents, solutions and supplies.
• Other related tasks as required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, including the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment, positive attitude and attention to detail, as well as ability to think on one’s feet are a required.
• Must possess a high level of initiative, curiosity and dedication, proactivity in identifying problems and solutions to address them.
• Must be a strong team player.
• Computational skills are a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor degree in the life sciences or related field required.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and principles of molecular biology required; some experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology-oriented business environment a plus.
• Excellent written, documentation and oral communication skills required.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment required.

If interested, please contact Zuzana Tothova, MD, PhD at [email protected], and attach your CV as well as a brief description of future plans.

Questions can be directed to Marina Noguieria '16.