Research Laboratory Technician
Research Laboratory Technician
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Job Description
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 notforprofit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that highperforming 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
A Research Laboratory Technician position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Michelle Rengarajan in the Endocrine Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital. This is a fulltime 40 hour/week onsite position. Our current research is focused on improving therapies and clinical care for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. In addition we have a longstanding interest in human autoimmunity. We aim to 1) develop noninvasive biological markers to track Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) disease progression and 2) better understand how the immune system affects the efficacy and safety of gene therapies for DMD and other rare diseases.The primary responsibility is to assist in ongoing research studies under the supervision and direction of Michelle Rengarajan MD PhD and lab staff. The lab technician will be a fulltime member of the lab participating in research as well as laboratory management. The job will include conducting an independent research project as well as keeping meticulous records and presenting at lab meetings and scientific conferences. We expect that highly motivated individuals will contribute to the labs publications and will accordingly be credited with authorship on scientific manuscripts. This position requires a BA/BS degree in molecular/cell biology/biochemistry/bioengineering or a related field. Critical skills include superb verbal and written communication skills attention to detail ability to work independently (under close supervision after initial training) and as part of a team. As we are a relatively new lab there is much potential for learning growth and skill development within this role. In this role technicians are not limited to repetitive tasks but instead will gain agency over their own projects and are encouraged to provide input on the projects direction.
This is an ideal position for someone looking for research experience prior to applying for graduate school or medical school. Interested applicants should submit a resume and 23 references. Two year commitment preferred.
Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: We are hiring 2 research technicians in this role. Please apply to either job ID #RQor RQ4004010. The responsibilities are the same.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities comprise but are not limited to:
Carrying out basic lab protocols including (but not limited to) Western blots tissue/blood banking functionalizing microfluidic chips extraction of DNA/RNA quantitative RNA analysis tissue/cell culture column chromatography flow cytometry and sequencing library preparation.
Basic lab maintenance tasks which may include tracking and ordering of common laboratory reagents and other supplies.
Accurately maintaining a written record of all experiments and data collected.
Interpreting results presenting to the lab team and providing input on the projects direction.
Training additional laboratory personnel in acquired skills and procedures.
Education
BS/BA in biology molecular biology microbiology or biochemistry or related field is required.
Experience
Prior laboratory experience either through academic coursework internships or employment. 12 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey experimental procedures results and challenges.
Basic laboratory techniques and the ability to build upon these techniques as necessary.
Analytical skills and the ability to resolve and troubleshoot technical problems.
Computer literacy.
Must be selfmotivated and able to work independently.
Experience with coding and largescale data analysis is valued but not required.
Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and instruments used in research experiments.
Prior laboratory experience and demonstrated interest either through academic coursework/lab work internships or employment. Previous laboratory experience is highly preferred but all experiments will be taught upon joining the lab.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Working Conditions
Duties will be performed in a research laboratory.
Work will be conducted over a 40hour work week MF 8:30AM5:00PM.
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half PeopleFocused half PerformanceFocused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
