Research Lab Tech I RESEARCH NEUROLOGY HV
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 29
Posted on:
9 days 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
SummaryThe Venkatesh Lab () is seeking a highly motivated lab technician to join our pioneering research efforts in the field of cancer neuroscience. Our labs exciting new area of research lies at the intersection of cancer biology and neuroscience we focus on characterizing and therapeutically targeting electrical components of disease pathophysiologies. By improving our understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in neuron-cancer communication and circuit formation in and outside of the brain the Venkatesh Lab aims to harness the systems level microenvironmental dependencies of tumor growth to develop innovative therapeutic treatments.
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)
Research Support 70%
-Operate specialized instruments such as sliding microtomes vibrotomes and cryostats to prepare tissue sections for various organs.
-Perform routine cell culture techniques including cell passage freezing and thawing.
-Analyze and quantify microscopy results to support project goals and reporting.
-Troubleshoot and preform molecular biology techniques such as virus production primer design molecular cloning and transfection.
-Perform techniques such as Western blotting viral transduction next-generation sequencing (NGS).
-Assist in microscopy imaging including confocal and fluorescence microscopy.
-Learn master and implement surgical techniques commonly used in preclinical models.
-Optimize and troubleshoot immunofluorescence immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization protocols.
Mouse Husbandry 20%
-Responsible for the maintenance and care of laboratory mice including breeding weaning ear tagging and allocation to lab members.
-Maintain up to date mouse records and reports on mouse census to supervisors.
-Necropsy and tissue harvesting from various mouse models.
Lab Upkeep 10%
-Maintain a clean and well-organized work environment ensuring proper storage of reagents cells and samples.
-Manage laboratory inventories including ordering reagents and maintaining stock levels of commonly used consumables.
-Receive store and document reagents/packages
-Assist in ensuring compliance with institutional biosafety animal care and chemical safety regulations.
-Help maintain accurate lab documentation including protocols experimental records and safety data sheets.
Qualifications:
-Bachelors degree in biology or related life sciences major. 1-2 years of experience outside of coursework required.
-Demonstrated experience with tissue culture and aseptic technique.
-Experience with rodent handling husbandry and animal experiments.
-Must have demonstrated experience in molecular techniques particularly cloning and transfection.
-Ability to design execute and troubleshoot protocols and experiments for various projects in the lab.
-Must be able to maintain detailed and accurate laboratory notebooks documenting experimental procedures results and observations.
-Compile analyze and present data in a timely fashion.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$20.16 - $29.01/HourlyGrade
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