Research Lab Technician
Research Lab 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 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
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual for a full-time Research Lab Technician position in Dr. Melis Anahtars laboratory at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Our lab is broadly interested in developing novel diagnostics and therapeutics to combat antibiotic-resistant infections. The candidate will play a key role in developing next-generation sequencing-based molecular diagnostics including bacterial culture nucleic acid extraction molecular assay optimization and nanopore sequencing. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of sexually transmitted infections with near-term translational potential.Qualifications
Education
Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in molecular biology microbiology immunology or a related field required.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
- Recent graduate with some relevant coursework and 0-1 years experience preferred.
- Prior experience in a wet lab environment (including coursework).
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic research environment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Prior experience with bacterial culture and molecular biology is strongly preferred.
- Willingness to work with clinical specimens.
- Enthusiasm for learning new skills.
- Commitment to laboratory safety practices and protocols
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Computer literacy including database tools.
- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
As part of the daily responsibilities the Research Lab Technician will:
- Culture and maintain bacterial strains in the laboratory adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Extract nucleic acids from bacterial isolates and clinical specimens.
- Perform and optimize experiments using a variety of molecular assays including qPCR and nanopore sequencing.
- Maintain accurate lab records.
- Analyze and present data under the supervision of senior researchers.
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot experimental procedures.
- Contribute a productive and collegial laboratory environment with participation in journal clubs and lab meetings.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$19.76 - $28.44/HourlyGrade
5EEO 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
