Lab Operations Manager and Research Technician – Antibody Discovery Lab

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a research technician to join the Lab for Antibody and Nanobody Phage Display and Discovery (LAUNCHPAD), a pre-clinical research group focused on antibody-based immunotherapies for cancer. The role involves managing lab operations, executing experimental workflows, and supporting research efforts in antibody discovery and characterization.

What you'll do:

• Manage our consumable/reagent inventory and ensure that stocks of key lab supplies is tracked, ordered and maintained at all times
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot equipment
• Support the enforcement of lab policies, organizational strategies and procedures (e.g. unpacking/stocking deliveries, completion of assigned lab tasks by the team, ensuring compliance with PPE, etc.)
• Work closely with our Lead Scientist/Head of Research and other key personnel to help oversee the maintenance of accurate laboratory records, reports, and data and support the implementation of internal notebook audits and reviews
• Support the execution of phage and yeast display workflows to identify new, fully human VHH and scFv binders
• Execute biochemical, molecular and/or cell biology experiments, contributing to production, purification and binding/functional characterization of monospecific and multi-specific antibodies
• Execute workflows for producing and functionally screening CARs and antibodies to identify leads for ultimate clinical translation
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results. Write reports and summaries of findings. Participate in formal and informal presentations of results
• Maintain detailed electronic lab notebook, carefully document samples, methods and observations
• Development, improvement and adherence to standard operating procedures
• Proactive and reliable stewardship of the laboratory

What they're looking for:

• B.S. degree or M.S. in a relevant field (i.e. Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering) with practical experience in molecular, protein or cell biology
• Research lab experience in a full-time research lab (academic or biotech/pharma) is required
• Learns and uses technical principles, processes, and concepts
• Exceptionally self-motivated, dedicated, and reliable
• Follows standard practices and procedures
• Builds stable working relationships, able to work with a wide range of faculty and staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks
• 2+ years of bench work experience is preferred
• Previous experience in lab management is highly preferred