Research Lab Tech II (Gang Luo)

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

 

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

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.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Executes protocols of non-routine experiments.
-Assists PI with determining the most suitable methodology.
-Performs basic design and modification of protocols.
-Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data.
-Prepares and presents reports.
-Organizes and summarizes acquired data using scientific and Statistical Techniques.
-Participates in the design of experiments or field work.

 

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Previous Research Lab Experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems.
- Ability to interpret acceptability of data results.
- Strong Computer skills.
- Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Conducts research in association with Principal Investigator or as part of a research team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts complex research projects and participate in all phases of research, including designing some of the experiments, preparation and conduct of studies, and data collection and analysis.
• Work closely with postdoctoral research fellow(s) and lab PI.
• Attendance at lab and project meetings
• Works independently and as part of a research team. 
• Exhibits ability to contribute independently to the research endeavors
• Plans and undertakes research on specific areas under study; provides design of research, selects research methodology, develops new methods or compounds
• Collects and analyzes results of studies; interprets results
• Collaborates in writing papers for presentation or publication; presents research findings with frequency in order to gain standing in the professional community.
• Compiles information and statistics for grant applications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• MS in the field of computer science, information technology, computer engineering preferred
• 2-5 years related research experience preferred.  Post graduate education will count towards experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 

Onsite

 

20 Staniford Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$24.28 - $39.43/Hourly

 

Grade

6

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contri