Tothova Lab-Trainee
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What you'll do
- Building in vitro and in vivo human disease relevant models
- Experimental design
- Testing model systems in cellular and molecular assays, including in a high-throughput manner
- Use of next generation sequencing
- Performing molecular and cellular biology experiments with a special emphasis on understanding the biology of human myeloid malignancies
- Working directly with a postdoctoral fellow, graduate student and/or a research technician to develop skill set
- Perform independent experiments after training is complete
What they're looking for
- Undergraduate student
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced research environment
- Ability to interact well with others as part of a cohesive team
- Growth mindset and willingness to take on challenging learning opportunities
- Strong interpersonal skills along with a desire to help others to succeed
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Full description from employer
We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced research environment and can interact well with others as part of a cohesive team. This is an ideal entry-level position into the world of cutting-edge laboratory research. A growth mindset and a willingness to take on challenging learning opportunities will be sought out traits. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills along with a desire to help others to succeed.
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.
The successful candidate will be involved in a series of research activities, including building in vitro and in vivo human disease relevant models, experimental design, testing model systems in cellular and molecular assays, including in a high-throughput manner, 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. Students will be working directly with a postdoctoral fellow, graduate student and/or a research technician to develop their skill set with the goal to perform independent experiments after training is complete.
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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