Research Technician-Beltran Lab

Location: Boston, MA, US; 100% onsite at 450 Brookline Ave.

Salary: $47,500–$51,300 per year.

Company

Research and patient-care institute focused on cancer and HIV/AIDS research, treatment development, education, and public health.

What you will do

• Perform blood processing, DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation, PCR, lentiviral vector production, cell culture, western blot, histology, and tissue preparation.
• Support research on treatment resistance, lineage plasticity, and neuroendocrine prostate cancer using genomic tools, patient-derived organoids, PDX models, and mouse models.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, clean, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and prepare solutions, supplies, and work areas.
• Conduct biological, microbiological, and biochemical tests; collect and prepare samples and specimens for analysis.
• Analyze experimental data, maintain detailed notebooks, prepare reports and presentations, and support grant applications and manuscripts.
• Organize laboratory stocks and the biorepository, order supplies, and follow environmental health and safety procedures and laboratory SOPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in biology or chemistry.
• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, or medicine-related information and techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with faculty and staff.
• Ability to analyze information, use logic to address work-related issues, and complete tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Open to working with laboratory animals.

Nice to have

• Previous laboratory experience.
• Availability for two years.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment focused on compassionate patient care and public health.
• Research collaboration with Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals and other partners.
• No patient contact.
• Full-time, 100% onsite work in Boston.