Research Lab Technician - Inner ear dev, hearing loss and treatment dev
Research Lab Technician - Inner ear dev, hearing loss and treatment dev
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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
Summary - Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment organizing and preparing samples conducting experiments and recording and analyzing data.Does this position require Patient Care No
Essential Functions
-Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols and procedures.
-Prepare and handle samples reagents and solutions ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety guidelines.
-Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments conducting routine calibration and troubleshooting as needed.
-Record experimental data accurately and maintain organized records of procedures protocols and results.
-Compile and analyze data using appropriate statistical and analytical methods.
-Assist in data interpretation and presentation contributing to research findings and reports.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree required
Experience
Prior laboratory experience either through academic coursework internships or employment. 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and instruments used in research experiments.
- Proficiency in data collection analysis and scientific software tools.
- Excellent attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey experimental procedures results and challenges.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Under the general supervision of the investigator performs laboratory experiments including: cell culture DNA/RNA isolation PCR general biochemistry immunohistochemistry and microscopy.
2. Performs general laboratory animal work.
3. Consults with the investigator as experiments proceed and with approval implements necessary adjustments in experimental design.
4. Records reviews and analyzes test results. Assesses quality of data and repeats tests as necessary to determine reproducibility of results.
5. Performs literature searches and helps to prepare presentations and written articles for publication; prepares literature for journal club presentations.
6. Maintains common laboratory supplies solutions and buffers.
7. Prepares and determines suitability of solutions reagents buffers and cell culture media.
8. Performs routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
9. Orders laboratory supplies as necessary within budgetary limits.
10. Ensures compliance with institutional and federal guidelines in health safety and animal work.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in biological/physical science strongly preferred.
2. Experience in a directly related research setting preferred.
3. Willingness to work with animal models.
4. Two-year commitment
Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Ability to work well with others in an open laboratory environment.
2. Ability to exercise sound judgment with respect to laboratory safety.
3. Ability to learn quickly and perform a variety of laboratory procedures including: cell culture sterile technique DNA/RNA isolation and PCR.
4. Ability to learn and perform basic handling of laboratory mice.
5. Knowledge of guidelines for ethical research practice and conduct.
6. Ability to assess quality of data and to trouble-shoot technical challenges.
7. Ability to perform experiments and represent data in detailed thorough and precise manner.
8. High degree of computer literacy.
9. Good oral and written communication skills.
Please email a curriculum vitae and names of three references to:
David Jung MD PhD FACS
Remote 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
