Research Technician I - Center for Genomic Medicine - Wheeler Lab
Research Technician I - Center for Genomic Medicine - Wheeler Lab
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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 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 Wheeler Laboratory in the Center for Genomic Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) studies human diseases that are caused by expanded microsatellite repeats with a principal focus on Huntingtons disease (HD). We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our research group to support a number of ongoing projects. Skills employed will include molecular biology work with mice histology and mammalian cell culture. The ideal candidate will be highly driven thrive in fast-paced team-based environment have strong inter-personal skills and exhibit excellent organizational and computational skills. Strong skills in molecular biology and/or experience with mice would be a plus.Please note the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.
Qualifications
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares basic solutions and performs base-level procedures as assigned (i.e. pipetting cell and tissue culture etc.)
- Maintains laboratory notebook
- Understands and applies basic scientific techniques
- Conducts analysis of results and may begin interpretation of results
- Sets up and prepares routine experiments as directed
- Prepares lab reagents chemicals instruments and equipment
- May perform independent literature searches
- Assists with organizing materials for publication or presentation
- Maintains and orders supplies
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Good communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
- Ability to perform multiple tasks independently
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree required.
EXPERIENCE:
New graduates with some lab experience (via course work internships etc.) or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Research Technician I position outlined above.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):
N/A
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
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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 People-Focused half Performance-Focused) 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
