Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Job Ref:JR-4561 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Research Laboratory Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: occasional remote Salary/Pay Rate:$47,500.00 - $51,300.00 per year Overview The Research Technician 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 experiments, making observations and calculating and recording results. 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...

Job Ref:JR-4351 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:IT/Informatics Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week Salary/Pay Rate:$75,000.00 - $81,500.00 per year Overview The McGraw/Patterson Center for Population Sciences at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) is seeking a motivated entry-level Bioinformatics Engineer to join its Data Management team, supporting high-impact research initiatives while contributing to the development of scalable data and AI-driven platforms. This position is closely aligned with research programs at the Lowe Center for Thoracic (Lung) Oncology, leveraging a robust engineering and multi-cloud ecosystem, and providing a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with research and clinical teams focused on thoracic cancers within a cross-center model. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of biology, data science, engineering, and AI—supporting immediate research needs...

Job Ref:JR-4330 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:IT/Informatics Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Salary/Pay Rate:$75,000.00 - $91,500.00 per year Overview The Marasco lab is seeking a highly motivated individual interested in the hands-on application of computational biology toolkits for the development of anti-aging and cancer therapeutics. This individual will be an integral member of our research team and will work with senior lab members to provide computational support for projects focused on developing novel cellular and biologic therapies. They will analyze data from experiments such as scRNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics to evaluate biological mechanisms and endpoints. The ideal candidate will be someone who can provide computational support for wet-lab scientists conducting experiments. This role requires knowledge of fundamental biology concepts as well as strong computational research capabilities. The...

Job Ref:JR-4230 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Clinic Assistant Employment Type:Part time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Salary/Pay Rate:$50,000.00 - $62,853.73 per year Overview Clinical Assistant 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....

Job Ref:JR-3838 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Operations Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Salary/Pay Rate:$90,400.00 - $100,700.00 per year Overview Under the general guidance from the Laboratory Operations Manager, the Program Manager for Point of Care, Laboratory Safety, and Special Projects is responsible for the overall laboratory system services with regulations and quality standards and guidance including, but not limited to, the federal government and the state Department of Public Health (DPH) compliance requirements associated with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and The Joint Commission (TJC) and College of American Pathologists (when applicable), Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) best practices, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) compliance, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards, and the privacy and confidentiality requirements of the Health...

Job Ref:JR-4191 Location:10 Brookline Place, BROOKLINE, MA 02445 Category:Development/Fundraising Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Remote: occasional onsite Salary/Pay Rate:$64,600.00 - $71,300.00 per year Overview The Philanthropy Coordinator (PC) manages a broad range of team and programmatic operational responsibilities related to the Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber, Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge, and Run Dana-Farber programs, while also providing essential administrative support to the Peer-to-Peer Fundraising team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, the PC is also responsible for stewarding a portfolio of participants across Walk and Run programs. This role requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, strong Microsoft Excel skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The Philanthropy Coordinator is expected to collaborate closely with team members, Division colleagues, and...

Job Ref:JR-3808 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Research Laboratory Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Salary/Pay Rate:$47,500.00 - $51,300.00 per year Overview The Research Technician 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 experiments, making observations and calculating and recording results. 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...

Job Ref:JR-4564 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Research Laboratory Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Salary/Pay Rate:$47,500.00 - $51,300.00 per year Overview The Center for Patient Derived Models (CPDM) at DFCI is seeking applicants for the position of Research Technician. The position will be mentored and supervised by the Center Director (Dr. Keith Ligon) and Co-Director. CPDM is an integrated research Center at the DFCI which seeks to advance modeling science by performing research on patient-derived xenografts, organoids, cell lines, and personalized drug screening of fresh patient cells using innovative and high content approaches. The applicant will work to advance our knowledge of precision medicine, cancer biology, treatment and diagnostics in all adult and pediatric cancer types. Applicants hired to this position will apply modern cutting-edge techniques to create and study patient derived models of cancer...

Job Ref:JR-4477 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Research Laboratory Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Salary/Pay Rate:$47,500.00 - $51,300.00 per year Overview The Research Technician 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 experiments, making observations and calculating and recording results. 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...

Job Ref:JR-4439 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Radiation Therapist Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Salary/Pay Rate:$119,783.00 - $137,033.00 per year Overview *Sign-On for External Hires Only* The Senior Radiation Therapist, operating under the oversight of the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists, administers prescribed ionizing radiation treatments following protocols established by the Radiation Oncologist. This position requires autonomous decision-making capabilities in the execution of sophisticated radiation therapy procedures, demanding both advanced technical expertise and the ability to independently evaluate and respond to complex treatment scenarios. Core responsibilities include: the assessment and precise delivery of prescribed radiation therapy regimens; independent verification and meticulous documentation of treatment records; discretionary implementation of radiation safety protocols; execution of...

Job Ref:JR-4386 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Finance/Accounting Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week Salary/Pay Rate:$88,700.00 - $98,000.00 per year Overview Under minimal supervision, the Sr. Clinical Research Accounting Specialist assists with both accounts receivable and accounts payable financial transactions generated from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute clinical research activity. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to Manager. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or training and mentoring junior staff. 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...

Job Ref:JR-4433 Location:20 O'Neil Blvd, Attleboro, MA 02730 Category:Clinic Assistant Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Salary/Pay Rate:$48,963.20 - $59,386.60 per year Overview The Clinical Assistant is responsible for direct care provided to patients and for contributing to efficient operations in the patient care environment. Direct patient care activities include, but are not limited to, obtaining vital signs, meeting the comfort needs of patients, drawing and collecting blood & other samples and assisting nursing/medical staff in performing invasive procedures, such as bone marrow aspirates. Indirect patient care activities include those that support clinic operations such as ordering and stocking clinical supplies and patient education materials, cleaning patient care areas and infusion room, transporting patients and specimens as needed, and monitoring the environment of care. Located in Boston and the surrounding...

Job Ref:JR-4434 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Research Laboratory Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: occasional remote Salary/Pay Rate:$95,000.00 - $125,100.00 per year Overview We are currently seeking an experienced bioinformatics scientist, preferably with a background in hematology and/or oncology, who will, in close collaboration with the SVP of Experimental Medicine, Dr. Ghobrial, as well as the Associate Director of the Center for Early Detection and Interception of Blood Cancer, design and maintain data architecture systems and bioinformatics pipelines for a large portfolio of projects within the Ghobrial Lab, a busy research lab team of about two dozen members, comprised of both wet lab and computational teams of Instructors, Post-doctoral Research Fellows, graduate students, and research technicians. The position will oversee the ongoing bioinformatics efforts pertaining to translational research in early detection,...

Job Ref:JR-4257 Location:20 O'Neil Blvd, Attleboro, MA 02730 Category:Purchasing/Materials Management Employment Type:Part time Work Location:Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week Salary/Pay Rate:$56,600.00 - $61,500.00 per year Overview Reporting to the Adult Resource Office Supervisor, the Resource Specialist I is responsible for the delivery of resource assistance and guidance to patients being treated at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This includes delivery of concrete resource services such as short-term accommodations, parking, patient assistance, and transportation; referrals to appropriate local, state, and federal assistance programs; as well as help with applications for assistance to non-profit foundations. This position is hybrid and part-time, with a schedule of 32 hours per week. 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...

Job Ref:JR-4469 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:IT/Informatics Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Salary/Pay Rate:$85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year Overview The Sarcoma Center at DFCI, in close partnership with the Getz Lab (Broad Institute) and the Janeway Lab (DFCI), is searching for an experienced computational biologist with additional experience and interest in cancer biology to play a lead role in projects focused on osteosarcoma and leiomyosarcoma. These projects are associated with the Cancer Moonshot funded Participant-Engagement Cancer Genomic Sequencing Network and aim to gain new insights into the genomics of these rare cancers, including treatment resistance. This particular role will focus on the genomic analysis primarily focused on leiomyosarcoma to identify unique genomic factors which impact oncogenesis, prognosis and response to treatment. The candidate will work on various genomic analyses across...

Job Ref:JR-3800 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Clinical Research Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: occasional remote Salary/Pay Rate:$59,500.00 - $63,400.00 per year Overview The Protocol Activation Coordinator (PAC) II represents Nursing and Patient Care Services in the operational review and activation of clinical trials across DFCI sites. The Protocol Activation Coordinator II translates protocol requirements into nursing-operational documents, including scheduling templates, infusion flowsheets, education materials, and drug diaries, and facilitates multidisciplinary validation and acuity meetings to ensure trial readiness. The Protocol Activation Coordinator II maintains and updates clinical trial operational documentation throughout the lifecycle of the study, partnering closely with Clinical Trials Nurses, disease center leaders, IDS Pharmacy, and clinical operations. This work supports safe, efficient delivery of...

Job Ref:JR-3798 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Clinical Research Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: occasional remote Salary/Pay Rate:$48,600.00 - $54,500.00 per year Overview The Protocol Activation Coordinator I (PAC) represents Nursing and Patient Care Services in the operational review and activation of clinical trials across DFCI sites. The Protocol Activation Coordinator I translates protocol requirements into nursing-operational documents, including scheduling templates, infusion flowsheets, education materials, and drug diaries, and facilitates multidisciplinary validation and acuity meetings to ensure trial readiness. The Protocol Activation Coordinator I maintains and updates clinical trial operational documentation throughout the lifecycle of the study, partnering closely with Clinical Trials Nurses, disease center leaders, IDS Pharmacy, and clinical operations. This work supports safe, efficient delivery of...

Job Ref:JR-4410 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Administration Support/Customer Service Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week Salary/Pay Rate:$72,980.00 - $88,035.00 per year Overview Under minimal supervision, the Executive Assistant I provides high-level administrative support primarily to Vice Presidents and above or a comparable level executive. Work requires some analysis and use of initiative and independent judgement. The Executive Assistant I is often called upon to communicate on behalf of executive(s) to other employees. The Executive Assistant I conducts work assignments of increasing complexity with some latitude for independent judgement and remains knowledgeable of corporate policies. 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,...

Job Ref:JR-4510 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Fellowships Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Salary/Pay Rate:$72,000.00 - $76,385.00 per year Overview The Cancelas Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist to study one or more of the following: signal transduction, hematopoietic stem cells, pluripotent stem cell-based disease modeling in hematopoiesis, mouse cancer genetic models, inflammation in hematopoiesis and hierarchical organization of hematopoiesis in health and disease. The applicant should have a doctoral degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, or related field, and a strong interest in blood/cancer research. The applicant should also be highly self-motivated and have a track record of publications (first-authored publications in respected journals). Applicants with experience in hematology, immunology, mouse genetics, flow cytometry and/or bioinformatics analyses are a plus. Located in Boston...

Job Ref:JR-2537 Location:450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215 Category:Animal Research Employment Type:Full time Work Location:Onsite: 100% onsite Salary/Pay Rate:$43,000.00 - $46,800.00 per year Overview The Animal Technician is responsible for performing various animal husbandry duties in conventional, immunodeficient and transgenic/knockout rodent colonies. In addition, the Animal Technician will maintain animal rooms, monitor rodent colonies, and perform technical duties which may include medical treatments of rodents with minor injuries, emergency separations, and euthanasia. 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...