Translational Research Coordinator
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 28
Posted on:
7 hours ago
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
The Brastianos Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time Translational Research Coordinator position. The Brastianos Lab is part of the Brain Tumor Research Center at MGH. We focus on the study of primary and metastatic brain tumors using multi-omic approaches integrated with in vitro and in vivo models. Insights gained from these studies are translated into novel therapeutic targets for cancer treatment.In this role the Translational Research Coordinator will play a critical part in bridging basic research and clinical application. Responsibilities include coordinating patient tissue collection collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams and supporting the progression of research from bench to bedsideand back to bench.
Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Clinical & Translational Research Coordination
- Consent neuro-oncology patients for participation in biobanking studies
- Coordinate patient tissue and data collection across clinical and laboratory teams
- Facilitate communication between clinicians researchers and external collaborators
- Assist with preparation and submission of regulatory documents including IRB applications
Biospecimen Data and Database Management
- Oversee collection tracking storage and documentation of patient-derived biospecimens (e.g. blood cerebrospinal fluid tumor tissue)
- Manage clinical and research databases including retrospective data collection from medical records
- Ensure data integrity quality control and compliance with patient privacy and data security regulations
Laboratory Research & Sample Processing
- Process patient-derived samples and perform molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction tissue sectioning and staining immunohistochemistry BioAnalyzer runs and PicoGreen assays
- Prepare and ship samples for external sequencing and analytical platforms (e.g. whole-exome whole-genome and T-cell receptor sequencing)
- Support general laboratory operations including inventory management ordering supplies equipment quality control and maintaining organized laboratory spaces
Training Documentation and Scientific Communication
- Train and mentor research staff and interns in translational research protocols data collection procedures and compliance standards
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of research activities
- Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts abstracts and scientific presentations for conferences and publications
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g. biology biochemistry genetics molecular or cellular biology neuroscience)
- Strong computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft Excel and data management systems
- Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative multidisciplinary research environment
- Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- At least one year of laboratory or clinical research experience strongly preferred
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Pay Range
$19.76 - $28.44/HourlyGrade
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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
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.
