Research Technician I - Center for Genomic Medicine - Morini/Alves Labs
Research Technician I - Center for Genomic Medicine - Morini/Alves Labs
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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.
Job Summary
The Morini and Alves Laboratories at the Center for Genomic Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) are seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to support ongoing translational research focused on developing gene editing and pharmacological therapies for Familial Dysautonomia (FD) a rare neurodegenerative disorder.The successful candidate will play a key role in testing novel gene editing approaches and small-molecule compounds in a mouse model of FD. This includes conducting efficacy studies genotyping tissue processing behavioral assays and molecular biology techniques such as qPCR Western blotting and RNA analysis.
We are looking for a results-driven team-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented self-motivated and comfortable working independently at the bench. A background or strong interest in neuroscience human genetics and/or therapeutic development is highly desirable. Prior experience with mouse handling and colony management is strongly preferred.
Qualifications
DoesthispositionrequirePatientCareNo
EssentialFunctions
oPerformlaboratory experiments following establishedprotocols andprocedures.
oPrepareandhandlesamplesreagentsandsolutionsensuringaccuracyandadherence to safety guidelines.
- Operateandmaintainlaboratoryequipmentandinstrumentsconductingroutine calibration and troubleshooting as needed.
- Execute and support in vivo efficacy studies using a mouse model of FD.
- Assist in mouse colony management (breeding genotyping health monitoring).
oRecordexperimentaldataaccuratelyandmaintainorganizedrecordsofprocedures protocols and results.
- Compileandanalyzedatausingappropriatestatisticalandanalyticalmethods.
- Assistindatainterpretationandpresentationcontributingtoresearchndingsandreports.
JobDescription
Education
HighSchoolDiplomaorEquivalentandBachelorsDegreeBiologypreferred
CanthisroleacceptexperienceinlieuofadegreeYes
LicensesandCredentials Experience
Priorlaboratoryexperienceeitherthroughacademiccourseworkinternshipsorem
ployment.1-2yearspreferred
KnowledgeSkillsandAbilities
- Strongtheoreticalandpracticalknowledgeoflaboratorytechniquesandprocedures.
- Familiaritywithcommonlaboratoryequipmentandinstrumentsusedinresearchexperiments.
- Prociencyindatacollectionanalysisandscienticsoftwaretools.
- Excellentattentiontodetailorganizationalskillsandtheabilitytomultitaskandpriori tize tasks effectively.
- Strongproblem-solvingskillsandtheabilitytotroubleshoottechnicalissues.
- Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillstoeffectivelyconveyexperimentalproceduresresultsandchallenges.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
