Senior Research Lab Techician
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures; evaluates conclusions and has considerable latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques as necessary to achieve desired results; typically supervises technical and sometimes administrative elements of the research unit. Helps onboard new staff and train them in the lab.Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
-Develop or have input into modifications of existing assay techniques, experimental protocols, or new procedures.
-Synthesizes and interprets results.
-Prepares written and/or verbal status reports.
-Performs statistical analysis and makes recommendations.
-Independently performs non-routine, highly specialized experimental procedures.
-Composes and may present sections of research reports and manuscripts.
-Performs hands-on work with transgenic mice and manages mouse breeding colonies.
-Responsible for cell culture media preparation, culture initiation, propagation and cryopreservation.
-Performs collection, fixation, sectioning and staining of animal histological specimens.
-Demonstrates coherent understanding of mouse brain anatomy and physiology.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to oversee the work of others.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and set deadlines.
- Strong database management and overall computer skills.
- Functions with speed, precision and an understanding of theory behind tests and procedures.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
185 Cambridge Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$49,504.00 - $72,404.80/Annual
Grade
6
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the jApply for this role
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