98 research jobs found

The Research Administrator II is responsible for the management of the research portfolios with increasing complexity for multiple laboratories and completes work independently with limited direction and supervision from their supervisor. The Research Administrator II is responsible for a diverse set of funding types including federal, industry, foundation, donor, institutional, chargeback, and clinical trials. The RA II collaborates with and advises faculty and researchers on the preparation of sponsored research applications and/or the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds; and is responsible for problem solving on behalf of the department. The Research Administrator II is responsible for collaborating with Institute central offices such as Research Finance, Accounts Payable, Research Administration, Special Funds, Grants and Contracts, the Clinical Trials Office, Office of General Counsel, and the Innovations Office. In addition to grant management...

The Assistant Clinical Research Manager (ACRM) supports clinical research programs and teams across Dana-Farber’s regional satellite locations. Working under the direction of Principal Investigators and in collaboration with Clinical Research Managers, physicians, and research nursing staff, the ACRM helps oversee the conduct of clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice. Key responsibilities include supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical research activities; assisting with regulatory oversight; and providing day-to-day supervision of clinical research staff as needed. This position requires weekly travel and onsite work at various regional campuses, with the ability to work remotely up to one day per week. Remote work must be performed from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, or RI). Dana-Farber’s regional locations include Attleboro, Boston, Brookline, Brighton, Foxborough, Milford, Methuen, and Weymouth, Massachusetts, as well as...

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedics is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support the clinical research efforts of the Foot & Ankle, Hand, and Orthopaedic Oncology divisions. Responsible for screening research subjects for participation in clinical research projects, enrolling research subjects onto these studies, monitoring protocol implementation, completing required forms and reporting results. Works closely with other clinical research staff. Job Description: Primary Responsibilities: 1.    Independently or in conjunction with other clinical research staff and/or research nurse, recruits and enrolls research subjects onto clinical research projects according to study protocols. May assess research subjects' eligibility for inclusion in a particular protocol based on contracts with physicians and nurses and knowledge of the...

Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational RNA Biology and Cancer A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Insco Laboratory in the Department of Medical Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated scientist to join our team! The Insco Lab investigates how aberrant RNA processing and defects in nuclear RNA quality control contribute to cancer, with a particular focus on melanoma. We are especially interested in the dark transcriptome, including aberrant RNAs derived from repetitive genomic elements and mis-spliced transcripts. By combining zebrafish models, mechanistic studies in human melanoma cell lines, and analyses of patient-derived datasets, we seek to uncover clinically relevant RNA-driven oncogenic mechanisms and identify therapeutic vulnerabilities in high-risk melanoma. Our lab fosters a culture of curiosity, rigor, collaboration, and teamwork. Each scientist leads an independent project while benefiting from...

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Coordinates and oversees administrative operations within assigned program/department areas. This is a fully on-site position. In addition to the Primary Responsibilities listed below, the following work may also be assigned to individuals in this position. 1. Using the WorkDay Financials and Supply Chain Management software, this position maintains lab supply inventory and orders office supplies according to established guidelines. Receives and reconciles supply orders and invoices, identifying and resolving delays, billing errors or discrepancies. (essential) 2. Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides clear and accurate information within scope of knowledge and authority. (essential) 3. Assists in annual internal audits of procedures and personnel as part of our laboratory GCLP program. These tasks may require entry into laboratory spaces....

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under supervision of the principal investigator, conducts a variety of routine experiments using molecular, cell biology and/or biochemistry techniques. Records test results, calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using basic statistics. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography. (essential) Researches and collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results. With supervision, using databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing. (essential) Performs literature searches and library investigations as they...

The Research Nurse in collaboration with the physician, is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of clinical research in their specific program/area. The CRN has expert knowledge of cancer as a disease process, cancer treatment modalities (or comparable knowledge for a non-oncology area, e.g. infection control) and the process of conducting medical clinical research. In addition, the CRN utilizes evidence-based nursing practice and has expertise in developing and coordinating a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological, and social needs of those cancer patients and their families undergoing therapy in a clinical research trial. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required. Knowledge of current literature and a commitment to continued learning are also required. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary across the different programs/areas. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer...

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Reporting to the Associate Director, Sponsored Programs Contracting Office (SPC), the Research Contract and Operations Associate supports routine research contracting and coordinates activities that improve the organization, efficiency, and responsiveness of the office. Generates, reviews and negotiates amendments and other standard agreements using established templates and institutional guidance, escalating complex issues as appropriate. Collaborates with investigators, research administrators, institutional offices, and external partners to support timely review and execution of agreements. Works closely with the Associate Director to organize contracting workflows, generate/revise/maintain standard operating procedures and agreement templates, collect and analyze operational data, and identify opportunities to streamline processes. Tracks agreement progress,...

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Position Overview The Mavrikaki Lab at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Harvard Medical School is seeking a highly motivated and creative junior Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead high-impact studies investigating the molecular mechanisms driving brain aging and cognitive decline. Our laboratory integrates spatial transcriptomics, multi-omic approaches, advanced molecular biology, and in vivo mouse models to resolve key pathways underlying brain aging. Building upon our recent landmark work—including spatial transcriptomic and microRNA atlases of the adult lifespan human prefrontal cortex—the successful candidate will drive research exploring how specific cell populations regulate age-related cognitive function. Key Responsibilities • Multi-Omics & Molecular Profiling: Design and execute multi-omic pipelines (including spatial transcriptomics...

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Responsible for unit dose distribution including familiarity with medications, dosage forms and storage requirements. May also compound sterile and non-sterile medication preparations. Communicates with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of medications. Delivers medications, including controlled substances, to nursing areas and ancillary departments in accordance with established policies and procedures, and DEA and DPH regulations. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: 1. Restocks automated dispensing machines (ADSs) and floor stock medications. Follows relevant Epic workflows including but not limited to loading medications, dispensing doses, dispense tracking, and fulfilling cart fill items.  2. Delivers all medication in compliance with all DEA, DPH & State Board of Pharmacy regulations. 3....

The Wachter Lab seeks a highly motivated individual to join the team as a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW who will work on biochemistry and structural biology projects addressing fundamental questions in our understanding of molecular mechanisms of transcriptional control. While we consider various backgrounds, a strong interest in understanding how molecular machines work and the desire to tackle a major problem of great significance are absolutely essential. The Wachter Lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a Structural and Chemical Biology lab that combines molecular biology, structural biology, functional genomics and proteomics to study mechanisms of transcriptional regulation associated with human diseases, including cancer. The Wachter lab integrates structural biology, molecular biology and computational guided approaches to address fundamental questions about the mechanistic principles of transcription. Our laboratory is based at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Longwood...

The Chowdhury Lab investigates how human cells sense and repair DNA damage. Loss of genome integrity due to DNA damage has long been established as a critical contributor to cancer and tumorigenesis. Our work therefore focuses on how cells maintain genome integrity. Through genetic, biochemical, and proteomic approaches, as well as collaboration with structural biologists, computational biologists and mouse geneticists, we aim to achieve better understanding in cancer etiology and the development of effective cancer diagnoses and therapies. Whether it is searching for potential treatments for radiation exposure, or the causes and treatment of ovarian cancer, we strive for research that makes a positive impact. The positions in this job family will assist scientists in performing scientific research, development and/or clinical tasks of varying complexity. In general, they will assist in the set up, operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment, monitoring...

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: A Research Student will be trained through a mentor in the principles, conduct and interpretation of research in conjunction with a related or unrelated educational program. Job Description: Learns and conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, and/or chromatography. Learns and uses standard research equipment such as microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, centrifuges. Collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results. With supervision, using databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing. Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions....

The Clinical Research Manager (CRM) will work within the Breast Oncology clinical research program and manage the research team in the overall conduct of clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice under the auspices of the Principal Investigator and the Clinical Trials Office. The Clinical Research Manager, in collaboration with the program’s physicians and research nursing staff, are responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of their program’s clinical research activities (therapeutic and non-therapeutic), all related regulatory and compliance oversight, and direct supervision of their program’s clinical research staff. The Clinical Research Manager is responsible for tracking and complying with clinical trial performance benchmarks; e.g. protocol and regulatory compliance, patient safety, staff development & training and financial goals, as defined by Senior Research Leadership and the DFCI Clinical Trials Office. This position’s work location is hybrid...

A full-time position is available for a highly motivated research technician to join a growing translational immunology team studying how donor T cells distinguish leukemia from healthy tissues after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT). Our research aims to decode the molecular basis of alloreactivity — one of the central unsolved problems in transplantation immunology — and to translate these discoveries into next-generation personalized immunotherapies, including engineered CAR T-cell approaches to prevent relapse while minimizing graft-versus-host disease (GvHD). The laboratory combines cellular immunology, genomics, immunopeptidomics, gene engineering, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and single-cell technologies to identify the antigens recognized by alloreactive T cells and develop novel CAR-based cellular therapies. The technician will work closely with senior scientists and collaborators across Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children’s...

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will work within the Breast Oncology clinical research program and support the research team in the overall conduct of clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice under the auspices of the Principal Investigator and the Clinical Research Manager. The CRC will be responsible for the primary data collection and management of patient clinical information as it pertains to participation in clinical trials. Ensures timely facilitation of trial assessments per protocol and collection of protocol related samples including shipment to outside entities as required. Will support and maintain participant/subject trial binders and may maintain regulatory binders, to ensure study compliance with all state, federal, and IRB requirements. May be responsible for pertinent IRB protocol submissions. This individual may also screen patients for protocol eligibility, obtain informed consent for non-treatment trials, and register study participants with the...

The Translational Research Project Manager I (TRPM I) oversees the daily coordination and management of GI Oncology translational and biobanking research projects, which involves collecting various biological samples and clinical data. This role supports grant applications, progress reports, project initiation, regulatory compliance, and patient identification for research projects. The TRPM I bridges clinical and laboratory research by supporting both types of investigators. Additionally, the TRPM I indirectly supervises research coordinators and independently manages a portfolio of projects for each investigator. The specific tasks and responsibilities of the TRPM I vary based on departmental and investigator needs. This position’s work location is hybrid with 2-3 days onsite per week in Boston, MA. The selected candidate may only work remote days from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI). Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute...

The Pharmacy Department at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute places emphasis on the values of reliability, professionalism, cooperation, teamwork, communication, positivity and inclusiveness. The Pharmacy Technician I, Research is responsible for providing technical support to research pharmacy operations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. 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,...

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: This position is a key member of project teams that are responsible for implementing major projects to change or enhance business practices, processes and systems for the department. Draws on a broad understanding of the medical center and departmental practices and policies, Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Provides leadership in developing and implementing projects. Works closely with senior administrators to facilitate the team's work and coordinate or manage the team's initiatives and projects. Manages multiple large and smaller complex projects simultaneously. Partners with sponsors and team leaders to strategize team project plans. Focuses on critical success factors, project milestones and deliverables and develops contingency plans. Leads project team meetings, including a review of action plans and tracking of...

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Description: This position operates within a multidisciplinary team to support clinical research from implementation of a protocol/trial, to patient support, through active data monitoring. -Collaborates with local hematology/oncology physicians, nurses, pharmacy, office support staff as well as other research members across the BILH network t stay up to date with new and ongoing oncology research and operations -Assists investigators to meet the needs defined by particular studies -Works alongside providers to recruit and consent patients to various trials -Provides both supportive and direct patient care to those who enroll to a trial including scheduling collaboration, symptom monitoring and maintenance, and follow up care/monitoring -Acts as an active member on all multidisciplinary tumor boards and department committees Clinical resource...