Senior Research Lab Technician
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
The Research Lab Technician Lead is a full-time position that serves to assist Instructors and Principal Investigators in a research laboratory. Primary responsibilities are to assist in experiments for research projects under supervision of the project head and the PI of the laboratory. This includes collection of and accurate recording of procedures and results, maintenance of databases used in the lab, ordering necessary reagents to conduct experiments, and participation in joint upkeep of the lab. In addition, this position may require supervision and oversight of activities conducted by Research Technician I/II members of the lab. This position seeks candidates with more extensive hands-on laboratory experience or a Master’s degree in molecular/cell biology or a related field, pays attention to details, can work independently after training, possesses good verbal and written communication skills, and works well as part of a team.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years required
Maintenance and genetic manipulation of adherent, suspension, and circulating tumor cells. PCR, Western blotting, reporter assays, molecular assays, proliferation assays, plasmid construction and/or mutagenesis, data analysis, immunofluorescence microscopy, mouse models including tissue digestion.
Patient sample handling (e.g. blood, tissue) and training on microfluidic devices may also be part of the work.
Participates in upkeep of lab, performs basic maintenance on laboratory equipment, and reports malfunctioning equipment for repair.
Organizes and accurately maintains written records of experimental procedures and data collection. Data may be represented as graphs, charts, tables, illustrations, slides, and narrative reports. Assist in preparation of manuscripts resulting from data generated in research projects.
Participate and present data at weekly lab meetings and journal clubs. Opportunity to integrate, contribute, and troubleshoot new experiments. Opportunity to have contributions published in journal articles.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
149 Thirteenth Street Building 149
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
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