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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.
The Center for Computational and Integrative Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital is an affiliation of faculty drawn together by a common interest in the study of biology through methods engaging a broad scale of inquiry. The faculty collectively has highly diverse interests ranging from inquiries into the mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions in plants and model organisms the relationship between atherosclerosis and inflammatory responses in vertebrates the collection and analysis of comprehensive measures of physiology to understand the harbingers of adverse outcomes (principally sepsis and its sequelae) in individuals treated for trauma and discovery and development of new therapeutics for treating a number of human
diseases.
The Sr. Research Technologist is a full-time position that under the direction of the PI and scientists carries out a broad range of technical research and experimental activities and procedures in support of the Therapeutics Program. Technical proficiency in relevant fields is the primary requirement including molecular biology cell culture recombinant protein expression and purification. Experience in handling rodents in pharmacological experiments is highly desirable. The ability to function well as a team member is a requirement.
Job 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. Helps onboard new staff and train them in the lab.
Does this position require Patient Care
No
Essential Functions
-Develop or have input into modifications of existing assay techniques experimental protocols or new procedures.
-Synthesizes and interprets results.
-Prepares written and/or verbal status reports.
-Performs statistical analysis and makes recommendations.
-Independently performs non-routine highly specialized experimental procedures.
-Composes and may present sections of research reports and manuscripts.
Education
Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to oversee the work of others.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and set deadlines.
- Strong database management and overall computer skills.
- Functions with speed precision and an understanding of theory behind tests and procedures.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Onsite
185 Cambridge Street
40
Regular
Day (United States of America)
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