BFT Research Assistant for The Cutaneous Biology Research Center and Center for Cancer Immunology

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Feb 19, 2025
Research Assistant GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed. A Research Technician position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Shawn Demehri in the Cutaneous Biology Research Center and Center for Cancer Immunology. The focus of the Demehri laboratory is to determine the role of the immune system in regulating the early stages of cancer development in order to harness its anti-tumor potential for cancer treatment and prevention. Lab Website: http://massgeneral.link/DemeheriLab This position requires an individual who will be able to perform standard laboratory procedures. There will be routine maintenance work for supporting the laboratory such as general laboratory inventory, autoclaving and supplying stock reagents. This position also requires performing routine immunological assays and animal procedures. This lab investigates the role of the immune system in modulating the early stages of cancer development and uses several animal models of cancer to fully determine the immune system and cancer interactions. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation. This position requires animal care and experimentations. The techniques will be taught to the person by experienced laboratory staff. This position requires ordering, stocking and reagent preparation. The person will be expected maintain good records. The person will perform research experiments under the supervision of research fellows and assist with their projects. The person will perform animal husbandry including genotyping and weaning pups, animal experiments including T cell transfer and tumor implantation, laboratory experiments including tissue culture, RNA and DNA preparation, qRT-PCR, tissue preparation and histological analysis, flow cytometry on a routine basis. SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must be realistic, objective, measurable and related to essential functions of this job. We are looking for a motivated person who exhibits initiative and is able to work independently when trained. Previous laboratory experience is encouraged but not required. The person should have some technical ability, proficient, and accurate in scientific Experimentation. The person will need to be willing and able to work with laboratory animals (mice). The person will need to be able to work in a group environment and be of assistance to a number of research projects. We are looking for a person with good written and verbal communication skills EDUCATION: Specify minimum education and clearly indicate if preferred or required BA/BS EXPERIENCE: Specify minimum creditable years of experience and clearly indicate if preferred or required Laboratory previous experience is preferred but not required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the conditions in which the work is performed. Laboratory and animal housing facility environment at MGH Navy Yard campus. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.