Research Associate/Technician - Cigall Kadoch Lab

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute•Boston, MA

19h

About The Position

The Kadoch Laboratory at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, the Broad Institute, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking a highly qualified post-baccalaureate student to join our vibrant research team as a Research Associate focused on cancer biology, epigenetics, and chromatin regulation. Our lab uses multidisciplinary approaches including biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, chemical biology, epigenomics, and others to explore the mechanisms of chromatin remodeling complexes, which are frequently mutated in human cancers and other diseases. Our exciting and diverse set of projects involve collaborations across the Harvard and MIT centers in Boston and Cambridge as well as worldwide. This is a unique opportunity with potential for the student to work directly with the PI as well as senior postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and medical students to carry forward independent projects resulting in authorship on publications and opportunities to present work at local, national, and international meetings. This position is ideal for students aiming to pursue either PhD, MD, or combined MD/PhD programs as their next steps. The successful applicant will have advanced experience in one or more of the following areas: molecular biology, cell culture and model systems, protein biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology, genetics and/or genomics-centered methodologies, through focused prior lab research experience (i.e. 1-2 years in research laboratories with strong letters of recommendation) as well as undergraduate coursework. We are looking for candidates who can commit to two years of availability, graduating from colleges/universities this spring (spring of 2026) and considering applying to top-tier graduate and/or medical school (PhD/MD/MD-PhD) programs following their tenure in the lab. To date, all postbac research associate lab members in this position have gone on to pursue PhD, MD, or MD/PhD programs at highest-tier institutions. Dr. Kadoch is firmly committed to mentorship, career guidance and support, and other senior lab personnel will also provide consistent research and career mentorship. The ideal candidate will be exceptionally motivated, highly communicative, mature, detail and goal oriented, able to work both independently and in teams, and will possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Requirements

Advanced experience in one or more of the following areas: molecular biology, cell culture and model systems, protein biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology, genetics and/or genomics-centered methodologies, through focused prior lab research experience (i.e. 1-2 years in research laboratories with strong letters of recommendation) as well as undergraduate coursework
Candidates who can commit to two years of availability, graduating from colleges/universities this spring (spring of 2026) and considering applying to top-tier graduate and/or medical school (PhD/MD/MD-PhD) programs following their tenure in the lab.
Knowledge of information and techniques related to either biology, chemistry, or medicine is preferred
Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work with a wide variety of faculty and staff
Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems
Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks
Ability to work within a team environment
The position requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in biology or chemistry, with no prior professional experience necessary.
Candidates will learn and apply technical principles, processes, and concepts, use institutional policies to address routine issues, and work on problems of limited scope.
The role involves following standard practices to analyze situations or data and building stable internal working relationships.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot equipment
Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas and may be responsible for ordering of supplies. Collaborates with Purchasing and may be responsible for negotiating with vendors
Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses, including the collection of information and samples from organic substances, such as blood, drugs, and animals
Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination
Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings, including grant preparation and presentations, and look for opportunities to co-author publications. May be expected to participate in formal and information presentations of results to staff
Participate in grant application process and manuscript preparation as required
Maintains detailed notebook of all work-related activities
Monitors laboratory work to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety information as well as the standard operation procedures specific to each laboratory
Expected to provide intellectual and interactive commitment to position by keeping up with appropriate literature and research publications
May be responsible for the development, modification and improvement of standard operating procedures
Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology applications to perform work duties
May be responsible for designing and executing advanced experiments and setting strategy
May be responsible for the examination of animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems
May be responsible for monitoring laboratory budgets