Research Lab Tech I RESEARCH NEUROLOGY OB
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 28
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Related Field of Study 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)
Our lab studies how innate immune cells of the brain communicate with astrocytes and the cerebrovasculature to shape health and neurodegenerative disease. We integrate mouse models with human brain/blood datasets single-cell and spatial transcriptomics advanced imaging and quantitative physiology. The lab is located within Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases in the Hale Building for Transformative Medicine with direct access to world-class cores (genomics imaging computational).The lab is supported by multi-year NIH awards and major foundation/industry grants. We value rigorous collaborative science and our alumni have advanced to competitive academic and industry positions. Our lab helped launch a first-in-human clinical trial of xenon gas at Mass General Brigham that evaluates safety and its feasibility as a neurodegenerative disease-modifying therapy.
We are looking for a research lab tech who is a recent graduate with strong organizational skills and the ability to attain high independence in a new and dynamic research this role the individual will conduct a variety of experiments including cell culture sequencing histology animal handling and microscopy.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs immunohistochemistry and microscopy.
- Maintains tissue cultures and performs molecular biology techniques including sequencing genotyping PCR.
- Handles animals (including stereotactic surgeries).
- Records data summarizes and analyzes results using basic statistics.
- Prepares laboratory reagents chemicals instruments and equipment.
- Discusses the progress of work regularly with the supervisor.
- All other duties as assigned.
Preferred Competencies:
- Good organizational skills detail-oriented.
- Sound degree of computer literacy.
- Ability to methodically record data and analyze data using basic statistics.
- Ability to perform a variety of routine tests and prioritize work.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism.
Working Conditions:
- May require work in an environment where animals are used for research.
- Position may sometimes require the employee to work with or be in areas with hazardous materials.
Remote Type
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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.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
