Research Technician - Tothova Lab (Cancer Research)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States; 100% onsite

Salary: $47,500–$51,300 per year

Company

hirify.global conducts cancer research, patient care, medical education, and public health programs in collaboration with Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals and the Broad Institute.

What you will do

• Develop in vitro and in vivo disease models for research into cancer and blood disorders.
• Conduct molecular biology, cellular biology, drug treatment, and next-generation sequencing-related experiments.
• Collect and analyze experimental data, prepare reports and summaries, and contribute to grant applications and manuscripts.
• Maintain mouse colonies and support tissue processing, specimen preparation, and transplantation procedures.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and clean laboratory equipment and work areas.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records, follow standard operating procedures, and comply with environmental health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, life sciences, or a related field.
• Foundational laboratory, molecular biology, and genetics experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with faculty and staff.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, organization, initiative, and curiosity.
• Ability to commit to at least two years in the role.
• No prior professional experience is required; the role provides detailed guidance and involves no supervisory responsibilities.

Nice to have

• Mouse research experience.
• Basic computational skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a multidisciplinary biomedical research environment involving physician-scientists, researchers, and computational biologists.
• Participate in team meetings and large-scale collaborative projects.
• Take ownership of smaller independent studies.
• Opportunity to begin between June 2026 and January 2027.
• Inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace focused on cancer research and patient care.